Senior Roadway Project Manager - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

As a Senior Roadway Engineer, you will leverage long-standing relationships with municipalities, counties, and public agencies to strengthen client partnerships, support ongoing initiatives, and expand the firm’s presence across the state. You will serve as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients by providing guidance on navigating federal and state funding programs, requirements, and strategies to successfully secure and deliver funded projects. You will support business development efforts by identifying opportunities within established networks and aligning client needs with the firm’s technical capabilities and services. You will provide insight into public agency processes, policies, and priorities to help shape project approaches, improve delivery, and enhance client outcomes. You will assist clients in identifying, pursuing, and securing state and federal funding opportunities by aligning project needs with applicable programs, guiding application development, and positioning projects for successful delivery. You will lead transportation planning and design projects from initiation through construction support and close-out in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with scope and quality standards. You will direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including internal staff and sub-consultants. You will mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff in their professional development by deepening their understanding of deliverables and processes required for successful project delivery. You will oversee the development of high-quality construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates. You will develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation. You will track financial performance and coordinate with accounting and leadership on project reviews. You will serve as the primary liaison between clients and the firm, building and maintaining strong relationships. You will lead client meetings, facilitate workshops, and deliver clear, effective presentations of technical solutions and project updates. You will support business development efforts through client engagement and proposal contributions. You will implement and uphold QA/QC processes to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements. You will identify risks, manage change, and maintain accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams and disciplines to address technical challenges, optimize solutions, and ensure constructability. You will apply project management tools and best practices to drive performance, prioritize tasks, and achieve project milestones. Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or Civil Engineering Technology
• 10 to 15 years of roadway design or transportation project delivery.
• Strong experience with DOT projects
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
• Genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit

Nice To Haves

• Certification as an AICP or Professional Engineer (P.E.) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Leverage long-standing relationships with municipalities, counties, and public agencies to strengthen client partnerships, support ongoing initiatives, and expand the firm’s presence across the state.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients by providing guidance on navigating federal and state funding programs, requirements, and strategies to successfully secure and deliver funded projects.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities within established networks and aligning client needs with the firm’s technical capabilities and services.
• Provide insight into public agency processes, policies, and priorities to help shape project approaches, improve delivery, and enhance client outcomes.
• Assist clients in identifying, pursuing, and securing state and federal funding opportunities by aligning project needs with applicable programs, guiding application development, and positioning projects for successful delivery.
• Lead transportation planning and design projects from initiation through construction support and close-out in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with scope and quality standards.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including internal staff and sub-consultants.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff in their professional development by deepening their understanding of deliverables and processes required for successful project delivery.
• Oversee the development of high-quality construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Track financial performance and coordinate with accounting and leadership on project reviews.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and the firm, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Lead client meetings, facilitate workshops, and deliver clear, effective presentations of technical solutions and project updates.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement and proposal contributions.
• Implement and uphold QA/QC processes to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Identify risks, manage change, and maintain accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and disciplines to address technical challenges, optimize solutions, and ensure constructability.
• Apply project management tools and best practices to drive performance, prioritize tasks, and achieve project milestones.

Benefits

• Professional Growth : In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.
• Culture that Cares : 93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.
• Competitive Benefits : Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&D
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

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