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Project Manager - Transportation

Civil & Environmental Consultants
Austin, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2025

Overview

As a Project Manager / Transportation for Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC), you will be responsible for leading and preparing roadway and highway plans, specifications, cost estimates on public works, large infrastructure, DOT, and design-build projects throughout the Southwest. At CEC, you will lead and mentor a roadway design team for the successful completion of project tasks. The ideal candidate will have a knowledge of geomatics, cross-sections, grading, utility relocations, drainage, traffic control, and associated landscaping. Your expertise in roadway engineering will contribute technical leadership to a multi-disciplinary infrastructure team. Strong client relationships, quality of service and deliverables are a key part of the success of this position.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead the roadway design efforts for projects, including the preparation of plans and specifications for construction packages;
  • Collaborate closely with the project managers, engineers, and contractors to develop efficient and constructible solutions that align with project goals and timelines;
  • Review and approve shop drawings and construction documents to ensure accurate translation of design intent during the construction phase;
  • Provide technical support and guidance to the construction team during the execution of roadway work, responding to inquiries and resolving on-site design-related challenges;
  • Collaborate with management to monitor project schedules, budgets, and deliverables;
  • Assist with the identification and recruitment of key personnel and mentoring / training the Civil staff to assure professional growth and development;
  • Assist with business development and preparation of proposals for public works pursuits;
  • Assure project deliverables meet quality requirements.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field;
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in roadway design, preferably large public works or similar infrastructure projects;
  • Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Civil engineering;
  • Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of industry codes and standards;
  • Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of OpenRoads MicroStation (AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus);
  • Ability to work with a multi-disciplined staff of project managers, engineers, and field inspectors;
  • Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and industry best practices and familiarity with relevant codes and regulations governing construction projects;
  • Effective communication skills to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative and practical design solutions;
  • Ability to work safely, collaboratively, and proactively in a team environment. Design-build team experience is a plus;
  • Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate changes in project scope and evolving design requirements;
  • Ability to perform field / site visits;
  • Ability to develop and mentor staff;
  • Ability to prepare proposals and manage project execution;
  • Ability to interface with clients, network, and develop business.
  • About Us

    We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record . We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

    We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

    We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

    CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

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