Transportation Project Manager
Location: Mason, OH
Position Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Work Arrangement: On-Site
About the OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Transportation Engineering Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects throughout the region. This role offers the opportunity to manage roadway, traffic, intersection, signalization, and transportation improvement projects while working closely with public agencies, municipal clients, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
The ideal candidate is a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong transportation engineering background, proven project management experience, and the ability to lead technical teams while maintaining strong client relationships.
This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional looking to take ownership of projects, mentor engineers, contribute to business growth, and play a key role in shaping transportation systems and communities.
Key Responsibilities- Manage transportation engineering projects from initial planning through final design and construction support.
- Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams to ensure successful project delivery.
- Oversee roadway design, intersection improvements, traffic studies, traffic signal design, and transportation infrastructure projects.
- Review engineering plans, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents for quality and compliance.
- Coordinate with municipalities, county agencies, state agencies, and regulatory authorities.
- Support permitting efforts and ensure compliance with applicable transportation and environmental requirements.
- Attend public meetings, agency reviews, and stakeholder presentations as needed.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
- Identify and pursue opportunities to expand existing client relationships and support business development initiatives.
- Mentor junior engineers, technical staff, and project team members.
- Monitor project performance, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to ensure successful execution.
- Collaborate with internal teams to maintain high-quality engineering standards and client satisfaction.
Project Types May Include- Roadway Design and Improvements
- Transportation Planning
- Traffic Impact Studies
- Traffic Signal Design
- Intersection Improvements
- Corridor Studies
- Highway and Local Roadway Projects
- Municipal Transportation Infrastructure
- Safety Improvement Projects
- Transportation Permitting and Agency Coordination
Required Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- Active Professional Engineer (PE) License.
- Minimum 10 years of transportation engineering experience.
- Strong understanding of transportation engineering principles, roadway design, and traffic operations.
- Experience managing project schedules, budgets, scopes, and client expectations.
- Ability to lead engineering teams and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.
- Experience working with public agencies, municipalities, and regulatory authorities.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience with traffic data collection technologies and transportation analysis software.
- Experience with roadway improvement and signalization projects.
- Previous experience mentoring engineers and technical staff.
- Established relationships within the transportation engineering industry.
- Business development and client management experience.
Compensation & BenefitsCompetitive compensation package offered based on experience, including comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and long-term career growth within a collaborative engineering environment.