Senior Project Delivery Leader, Transportation
About The Position
At RK&K, we are hiring a Senior Project Delivery Leader to lead strategic growth, drive technical excellence, and strengthen our presence in our Atlanta Office. As a senior leader within our Atlanta development team, you will guide high‑impact transportation initiatives, cultivate key client relationships, and expand RK&K’s reach across both established and emerging service areas. In this leadership role, you will spearhead a wide range of transportation and highway planning efforts, direct multidisciplinary teams, and oversee the delivery of innovative solutions that meet and exceed client expectations. A strong command of AASHTO and state/municipal design criteria is essential. You will also serve as a primary liaison to clients, consultants, government partners, and project teams, ensuring alignment, collaboration, and long‑term partnership.
Requirements
- BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Twenty (20)+ years of progressive civil engineering design experience with a focus on transportation/highway engineering
- Georgia Professional Engineering License (PE), or ability to obtain within six (6) months
- Knowledge of MicroStation/Geopak/InRoads/OpenRoads and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D; proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Demonstrated experience working with GDOT and local/state government agencies
Nice To Haves
- Twenty-five (25)+ years of transportation/highway engineering experience, including leadership of complex or high‑value projects
- Experience with alternative project delivery approaches
Responsibilities
- Provide oversight and strategic leadership for transportation planning and design projects in a dynamic, team‑oriented environment
- Mentor, coach, and elevate engineering and technical staff, fostering a strong talent pipeline and future leaders
- Apply Highway Design Standards and related manuals to guide high‑quality project outcomes
- Oversee and review construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates for accuracy and completeness
- Communicate with clarity and professionalism in meetings, presentations, and written deliverables
- Serve as Project/Program and Contractual Manager for major transportation initiatives, ensuring operational and financial success
- Lead client-facing engagements, approvals, and executive-level presentations
- Direct teams and sub‑consultants to achieve project objectives aligned with organizational strategy
- Act as senior liaison between RK&K and its clients, advancing trusted partnerships and long‑term collaboration
- Support and lead business development strategy, client acquisition, and market expansion efforts
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Matching 401(k)
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Wellness programs and employee resource groups
- Career development resources
- Much more
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
