Transportation Project Manager | Providence, RI

LVI Associates; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Annual bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

LVI Associates in Providence, RI, is seeking a Transportation Engineering Project Manager to lead high-profile roadway and multimodal projects. Hybrid work setup with a focus on mentoring staff, managing client relationships, and driving Northeast project delivery.

Qualified candidates have a PE license, a civil/transportation engineering background, and 8+ years of related experience, including coordination with DOTs.

Qualifications

• ,Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• - PE license is required.
• - 8+ years of transportation engineering experience including roadway design and project management.
• - Experience with DOT agencies (MassDOT, RIDOT, NHDOT or similar).
• - Knowledge of transportation design standards and project delivery processes.
• - Experience managing budgets, schedules and client relationships.
• - Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee transportation engineering projects from planning through design and construction.
• Lead the preparation of roadway and Complete Streets design plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Coordinate corridor, intersection, downtown, and multimodal transportation improvement projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Prepare scopes, fee proposals, and contracts.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipalities, state agencies, and other clients.
• Present project information to clients, stakeholders, and the public.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineering staff while managing team workloads and development.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Transportation Engineering Project Manager

Hybrid | Providence, RI

A growing, nationally recognized engineering and consulting firm is seeking a Transportation Engineering Project Manager to join its expanding transportation team in Providence, RI. This is an opportunity to take a leadership role on high-profile roadway and multimodal transportation projects while helping mentor staff, manage client relationships, and drive project delivery throughout the Northeast.

This award-winning team offers a collaborative environment with strong technical resources, diverse project work, and significant opportunities for career growth. The firm continues to experience rapid expansion, backed by a strong project backlog, long-standing client relationships, and a commitment to investing in its employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee transportation engineering projects from planning through design and construction.
• Lead the preparation of roadway and Complete Streets design plans, specifications, and bid documents.
• Coordinate corridor, intersection, downtown, and multimodal transportation improvement projects.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Prepare scopes, fee proposals, and contracts.
• Build and maintain relationships with municipalities, state agencies, and other clients.
• Present project information to clients, stakeholders, and the public.
• Mentor and supervise junior engineering staff while managing team workloads and development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 8+ years of transportation engineering experience, including roadway design and project management.
• Experience working with DOT agencies such as MassDOT, RIDOT, NHDOT, or similar state transportation agencies.
• Strong understanding of transportation design standards and project delivery processes.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out?

• Leadership role with a highly respected transportation practice.
• Diverse transportation, roadway, and multimodal project portfolio.
• Strong emphasis on employee growth, mentorship, and career advancement.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• Competitive compensation package, annual bonus opportunities, and comprehensive benefits.
• Join a national engineering firm with over 2,000 employees and 70+ offices across the country.