Texas - Transportation Project Manager
Senior Project Manager - Transportation & Public Works
Location: Dallas, Austin, Houston, or San Antonio, Texas
An established engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager to lead multiple transportation and public works projects across Texas. This role involves overseeing all phases of project delivery, from early planning through construction, while ensuring quality, budget adherence, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage 5-7 projects simultaneously, including APD planning, preliminary engineering, PS&E, bid phase services, and construction phase support
- Conduct site visits to validate project scope and prepare level-of-effort estimates and budgets
- Coordinate with clients on project progress, budgets, invoicing, and scope changes
- Lead internal teams and provide guidance to staff with varying levels of experience
- Oversee staffing/resource needs and ensure timely, high-quality project delivery
- Prepare and present materials for public meetings, including city council and community engagement sessions
- Respond to construction-phase engineering issues such as RFIs, change orders, and design clarifications
- Conduct quality control audits and review design deliverables for accuracy and compliance
- Attend pre-bid, construction, and close-out meetings; resolve design-related issues
- Support business development efforts through proposal writing, client visits, and industry networking
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master's preferred)
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas
- 10+ years of experience in civil engineering design and project management
- Strong understanding of transportation infrastructure standards and public works processes
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Experience with TxDOT procedures and municipal project delivery is a plus
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