Transportation Project Manager - Highways

Description

The company is a global infrastructure consulting firm working across water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings, with over 50,000 staff.

This role is based in Ridgeland, MS, New Orleans, LA, or Baton Rouge, LA. You will plan, design and oversee civil projects such as highways, bridges, surface drainage and utility infrastructure. You will manage small and mid-size projects and act as Deputy Project Manager on large ones.

You will need an established career in transportation engineering, including roadway work. The company reported fiscal 2025 revenue of $16.1 billion.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overall project management and administration, and help set project goals and policies.
• Lead subordinate managers, enforce company and project policies, and act as the main link between the company and the client.
• Make sure all project work is built to design, budget and schedule, working through subordinate managers and supervisors.
• Manage the project from budgeting and scheduling through procurement to contract closeout.
• Carry significant profit and loss responsibility for your assigned project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) plus 8 years of relevant experience, or equivalent demonstrated through experience or education.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• US citizenship is required.
• Preferred: 10+ years delivering transportation projects, including schematic development and/or preparing plans, specifications and estimates (PS&E).
• Preferred: PE registration in Mississippi, or the ability to obtain it.
• Preferred: 10+ years designing transportation projects, including schematic development and PS&E preparation.
• Preferred: LADOTD ATSSA Flagger and Traffic Control Supervisor certifications, and completion of TEPR Modules 1, 2 and 3.
• Preferred: experience designing highway and roadway systems, drainage systems and traffic control plans.
• Preferred: experience leading multidisciplinary projects with subconsultants.
• Preferred: working knowledge of MicroStation and Inroads and/or OpenRoads.
• Preferred: experience in business development and client relations.
• Preferred: experience with LADOTD proposals and interviews.
• Preferred: a proven record of winning LADOTD work.
• Preferred: experience managing people at different experience levels and mentoring their career development.
• Preferred: strong communication skills and the ability to lead a team.

Conditions

Start is immediate.

You must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office as a condition of employment, as part of its secure hiring process.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and keeps all candidate information confidential under EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision coverage, plus life and AD&D insurance and disability benefits.
• Paid time off, leaves of absence and flexible work options.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources and an employee assistance program.
• Business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs to build technical and leadership skills.