Highway Engineering Project Manager

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP • Blacksburg, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and quality employees. This is your chance to join our team - help us to design the infrastructure and buildings that improve the world! We have an immediate opening for a Highway Engineering Project Manager for our Blacksburg, VA office. We are a rapidly growing company with a strong industry reputation and an expanding presence in the region. This position will play an important role in expanding our market presence companywide.

Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to develop highway engineering plans primarily for public sector clients including VDOT and other public entities
• 5 to 10 years of experience in highway design/project management
• Associate’s degree in engineering or related major, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Knowledge of VDOT construction plans, specifications, policies, and procedures required
• Excellent communication and business development skills
• Ability to travel to project sites, company offices and client meetings
• Positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively with others
• Willingness to continue to learn and grow technically and professionally within the company
• Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Virginia Professional Engineer license preferred, but not required
• Experience with other state and local agencies in the Mid-Atlantic a plus

Responsibilities

• Development and/or management of roadway design and plan production for highway projects, including but not limited to geometric design, drainage design, signing and pavement marking design, utility coordination, maintenance of traffic design, contract document development, and quality control reviews
• Client interaction
• Staff mentoring and development
• Managing roadway projects and preparing contract documents in accordance with VDOT policies and procedures
• Developing client relations, strategic partnering, preparing proposals and presentations
• Travel to project sites, company offices and client meetings

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule options
• Competitive salary
• Leave accrual and paid holidays
• Healthcare benefits
• Group Life Insurance, as well as additional optional life Insurance, short and long term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental and maternity leave benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree