Transportation Project Manager - D&K Co. A/E/C

Senior Transportation Project Manager

Location: Austin, Texas

About the Role:

Join our dynamic Transportation team as a Senior Transportation Project Leader, where you'll be at the forefront of exciting highway and municipal roadway projects in the vibrant Austin area. This role offers the perfect blend of leadership, innovation, and hands-on project management, ideal for a driven professional looking to make a significant impact.

What You'll Do:

• Client Relations: Build and maintain strong client relationships, guiding them through every phase of the project, from initial concept to final delivery.
• Project Oversight: Lead the charge in managing transportation projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality and safety.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a multidisciplinary team of engineers, surveyors, scientists, and public involvement specialists, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Strategic Growth: Play a pivotal role in the strategic growth of our transportation practice, setting goals for sales, profitability, and technical excellence.
• Innovation: Leverage cutting-edge technologies and modern engineering practices to deliver exceptional results on all projects.
• Business Development: Identify new project opportunities, lead proposal development, and drive business growth through strategic client engagements.
• Thought Leadership: Enhance our brand in the industry by participating in professional societies and presenting at industry conferences.
• Process Improvement: Support and enhance operational structures and procedures, contributing to the overall efficiency and success of the department.

What Were Looking For:

• Client-Centric: A proven track record of successfully managing client relationships, particularly in the transportation sector.
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in roadway engineering and/or construction projects, with a focus on delivering innovative solutions.
• Leadership: Ability to lead and inspire a diverse team, with a focus on achieving outstanding project outcomes.
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: An innate ability to identify new business opportunities and drive them to fruition.
• Industry Experience: Extensive experience with TxDOT projects and other transportation clients in Texas, with precertification in at least one work category.
• Educational Background: A Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related field is required. Masters degree preferred.
• Professional Credentials: Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Texas.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Project Management: Experience in managing business development efforts, including proposal development, contract negotiations, and project planning.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines, with a focus on both the big picture and critical project details.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job; its an opportunity to lead transformative projects that make a real impact on communities. You'll be part of a supportive team that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and work on projects that shape the future of transportation in Texas, wed love to hear from you!