Senior Project Manager, Transportation

Senior Project Manager, Transportation (hybrid)
ms consultants, inc.
Columbus, Ohio

Are you an experienced transportation professional looking to work on exciting projects and make a lasting impact in the industry? We’re seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our expanding Transportation Group in Central Ohio. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who’s ready to elevate their career while working on diverse and innovative projects. If you're a leader who thrives in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment, we want to hear from you!

About the Transportation Business Unit

At ms consultants, inc., we provide comprehensive transportation engineering services for projects of all sizes — from major interstate systems to local roads. Our services include roadway and intersection design, corridor improvements, bridge replacement and rehabilitation, and environmental documentation. Our expert team of engineers works closely together to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable transportation solutions that benefit communities and enhance infrastructure across the regions.

What You'll Do: 

As a Senior Project Manager, you will be a key player in our Transportation Business Unit, managing a range of exciting projects while collaborating with engineers, technicians, and administrative staff. Through your design skills and leadership, clients will continue to receive cost effective solutions ms consultants, inc. has been accustomed to providing for more than 50 years.

• Lead Transportation Projects: Manage the day-to-day operations of transportation projects, including staff, budgets, and schedules, ensuring successful project delivery.

• Drive Design Excellence: Oversee roadway design and plan preparation for highway and other transportation projects, ensuring quality and compliance with standards.
• Ensure Project Quality: Lead internal reviews of plans and designs, maintaining the highest standards for technical quality and accuracy.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Provide guidance, feedback, and mentorship to junior staff, fostering growth and excellence within the team.
• Client Interaction: Manage relationships with clients, including presentations and regular communication to ensure satisfaction and alignment with project goals.
• Strategic Management: Prepare project proposals, manage scope-of-work, develop fees, and identify project risks and solutions.
• Budget & Schedule Oversight: Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the scope of services outlined in the contract.

What You'll Bring: 

We are looking for a professional who combines strong technical expertise with excellent leadership and communication skills. You should bring:

• Proven Experience: Experience in the design and preparation of plans for both interstate and local road projects.
• Licensing: A Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Ohio, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated success in managing large-scale transportation projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Leadership Skills: Experience mentoring and supervising junior staff and leading project teams.
• Technical Proficiency: A solid understanding of ODOT and FHWA standards and the ability to navigate complex regulations.
• Collaboration & Independence: The ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Technical Tools: Experience with MicroStation, GeoPAK, and Open Roads is preferred.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively liaise with clients and team members.

Educational Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and become part of our team!

Why Choose ms consultants? 

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.

We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holidays. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for select position, depending on the role and work requirement.

Our Mission: 

By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients. 

Our Vision:

Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.

Our Values: 

We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.

The ms Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

ms is a company that actively promotes anti-racist values and fosters an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means working together to speak out and take action against all forms of racism, bias, and discrimination, not only in our company but in our community and everyday lives. Read more about ms DEI here.

ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ms fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. ms does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.