Transportation Project Manager

Garver • Round Rock, TX

20h

About The Position

Transportation Project Manager Join our team at Garver, an award‑winning national full‑service firm committed to delivering innovative transportation solutions that enhance the communities we serve. With a distinctive combination of nationwide resources, local decision-making, and deep technical expertise, Garver empowers employees to excel through professional mastery, mentorship, and diverse career opportunities. Join us in making a difference as we design and deliver transportation projects across Texas. Garver is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to join our growing team in Round Rock or Austin. This role will lead and manage transportation projects—including schematic and PS&E design—while developing client relationships, pursuing new projects, mentoring staff, and contributing to Garver’s continued growth in the region. Responsibilities Manage successful completion of transportation projects, including schematic and PS&E roadway design. Direct and coordinate work for multidisciplinary internal teams and subconsultants. Produce and oversee multiple projects concurrently, including plan production and design deliverables. Establish and maintain strong client relationships with TxDOT, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA), Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), municipalities, and similar clients. Participate in marketing efforts: prepare proposals/LOIs, scopes, schedules, and fees; support interviews and presentations. Coordinate staffing and workload throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely delivery. Implement and monitor QA/QC procedures. Mentor and supervise Project Engineers, EITs, and less‑experienced Project Managers. Prepare and review cost estimates and support utility coordination, construction sequencing, and traffic control planning. Perform design for roadways/interchanges and support roadway, drainage, bridge, traffic control, signing/pavement marking, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities. Support client interaction and serve as a seller‑doer as part of Garver’s growth strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
• 10–20 years of relevant transportation/roadway experience ( TxDOT or Central Texas experience and relationships preferred ).
• Strong working knowledge of: TxDOT Roadway Design Manual, TMUTCD, and TxDOT processes AASHTO Green Book, Roadside Design Guide, HCM
• Proficient with Bentley tools (MicroStation, OpenRoads, Geopak) and MS Office/Office 365.
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and leadership skills; ability to mentor and be mentored.

Nice To Haves

• Previous consulting experience with a primary focus on TxDOT, CTRMA, or municipal roadway projects.
• TxDOT Pre-Certifications
• Existing Central Texas client contacts.
• Experience preparing scopes, schedules, and fee proposals.
• Proven project management experience with direct client interaction.
• 3D roadway design experience.
• Active involvement in professional industry organizations

Responsibilities

• Manage successful completion of transportation projects, including schematic and PS&E roadway design.
• Direct and coordinate work for multidisciplinary internal teams and subconsultants.
• Produce and oversee multiple projects concurrently, including plan production and design deliverables.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships with TxDOT, Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA), Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (CAMPO), municipalities, and similar clients.
• Participate in marketing efforts: prepare proposals/LOIs, scopes, schedules, and fees; support interviews and presentations.
• Coordinate staffing and workload throughout the project lifecycle to ensure timely delivery.
• Implement and monitor QA/QC procedures.
• Mentor and supervise Project Engineers, EITs, and less‑experienced Project Managers.
• Prepare and review cost estimates and support utility coordination, construction sequencing, and traffic control planning.
• Perform design for roadways/interchanges and support roadway, drainage, bridge, traffic control, signing/pavement marking, and bicycle/pedestrian facilities.
• Support client interaction and serve as a seller‑doer as part of Garver’s growth strategy.

Benefits

• Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere.
• Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects.
• By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees