Transportation Project Manager

BETA Group, Inc.•Lincoln, RI

3d•$112,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

BETA Group, Inc. is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to join their growing Rhode Island team. This role involves leading impactful transportation projects, building client relationships, mentoring professionals, and contributing to the company's growth. The position requires managing projects from planning and design through permitting, bidding, and construction, while overseeing scope, budgets, schedules, quality, and client expectations. Responsibilities include leading project meetings, reviewing designs, coordinating teams, meeting with clients, visiting sites, resolving technical challenges, and mentoring staff. The role will work on a variety of projects including highway and roadway improvements, complete streets, intersection and corridor improvements, sidewalk and ADA improvements, stormwater and drainage, pavement design and rehabilitation, municipal and DOT projects, and construction administration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field
Professional Engineer (PE) License
8 to 15+ years of related engineering experience in highway design, stormwater management, ADA compliance, and roadway construction practices
Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and ArcGIS/Pro
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with AASHTO, RIDOT/MassDOT/ConnDOT design standards, MUTCD
Experience with RIDEM and CRMC permitting regulations
Strong technical aptitude and an eagerness to learn
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

Experience with AutoCAD Storm and Sanitary & HydroCAD
OSHA Certifications (OSHA 10-Construction, OSHA 40-HAZWOPER, OSHA Confined Space Entry, etc…)
Project Management experience

Responsibilities

Lead transportation projects from planning and conceptual design through final design, bidding, and construction
Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and deliverables
Direct multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating engineers, designers, environmental professionals, and other technical specialists
Provide technical leadership for roadway and highway design, including geometric design, grading, drainage, traffic control, ADA compliance, and pavement design
Review plans, specifications, calculations, reports, and other technical deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and constructability
Ensure projects comply with applicable RIDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, and other regulatory and design standards
Coordinate permitting, agency approvals, and regulatory requirements throughout project development
Support construction administration and resolve design, field, and constructability issues as they arise
Lead QA/QC efforts and maintain BETA’s standards for technical excellence
Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, municipalities, agencies, contractors, and other project stakeholders
Represent BETA at client meetings, public presentations, agency coordination meetings, and project reviews
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, providing technical guidance and opportunities for professional growth
Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic business development initiatives
Cultivate new and existing client relationships and identify opportunities to expand BETA’s transportation services throughout Rhode Island and New England
Collaborate with BETA’s New England offices to leverage regional expertise and resources to deliver successful projects