Transportation Project Manager - Multiple Locations

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc.; Lackmans (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry-leading benefits

Competitive pay

Job summary

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to lead roadway, DOT, and municipal projects from design through construction across multiple Kansas locations.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree and a PE license (or near). Candidates should have 10+ years in transportation engineering and strong client-facing leadership skills. Industry-leading benefits and pay are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE license or near obtaining is required.
• 10+ years in transportation engineering.
• Experience with DOT standards, roadway design and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects from design through construction.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and agencies (KDOT, local municipalities).
• Oversee design plans, specifications, and permitting.
• Maintain project schedule and budget and drive progress.
• Coordinate internal teams and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Client-facing

Project leadership

Transportation engineering

DOT standards

Budget and schedule management

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

PE license

Job description

Transportation Project Manager - Multiple Locations

• Full-time

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) is an award-winning engineering firm seeking a transportation-focused Project Manager to lead transportation projects (roadway, highways, and municipal infrastructure) from design through construction.

Multiple locations available

• Lenexa, KS
• Junction City, KS
• Emporia, KS
• Salina, KS

What You’ll Do

• Manage transportation projects (DOT, roadway, and municipal) from start to finish
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and agencies (KDOT, local municipalities)
• Oversee design, plans, specs, and permitting
• Keep projects on schedule, within budget, and moving forward
• Coordinate internal teams and mentor junior staff

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
• PE license (or close to obtaining)
• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering
• Experience with DOT standards, roadway design, and permitting
• Strong client-facing and project leadership skills

Why This Role

• Strong pipeline of transportation work
• High visibility with clients and leadership
• Real project ownership (not just execution)
• Growth path into senior leadership
• Industry-leading benefits and pay

• KVE conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings, as well as pre-employment driving history checks.

KVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.