Project Manager - Roadway

Kimley-Horn • Pleasanton, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Kimley-Horn's Pleasanton office is seeking a Roadway Engineer/Project Manager with 10+ years of experience to join their Roadway team! This position is in-person/in-office. Candidates must demonstrate a strong willingness to support and collaborate with various project managers across a diverse range of civil engineering tasks and responsibilities. As a key member of the team, you'll play an integral role in delivering high-quality projects and managing effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members. This position offers a unique blend of technical development and project leadership training, providing opportunities for formal mentorship, exposure to project financials, and hands-on experience with client relations. Successful candidates will thrive in actively contributing to both the technical and managerial aspects of project delivery while fostering team development and sustained client satisfaction.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressively responsible engineering experience with a civil engineering design firm
• Bachelors or Masters from an ABET accredited university in the field of Civil Engineering
• Transportation/roadway/public works experience
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the State of California is highly preferred, or PE in another state with the ability to obtain CA Licensure within one year
• Demonstrated proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/InRoads/OpenRoads
• Excellent communication, verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to delegate work and lead tasks
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment
• Ability to work independently and as a team

Nice To Haves

• Caltrans experience (across all project phases, but especially PS&E phases of project delivery) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Support and collaborate with various project managers across a diverse range of civil engineering tasks and responsibilities.
• Deliver high-quality projects and manage effective communication with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Horizontal and vertical alignments
• Grading and drainage design
• Streetscape and roadway improvements
• Multimodal design (multi-use trails, complete streets)
• Signage, striping, and signalization plans
• Prepare Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) packages for Cities, Counties, and Caltrans
• Develop Project Study Reports, Project Reports, and associated documents during the PID and PA&ED phases of project delivery
• Ensure clear, accurate, and timely responses to RFIs and Submittals during construction
• Mentor junior staff and oversee project tasks and team activities
• Coordinate efforts across multidisciplinary teams to meet deadlines and exceed quality goals
• Assist with marketing efforts, including proposals and scope/fee development
• Engage in client interactions, demonstrating exceptional communication and service
• Participate in project financials, ensuring budgets align with scopes and deliverables
• Prepare project specifications, cost estimates, and supporting engineering documents to meet client standards

Benefits

• 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior