Transportation Project Manager
About The Position
Lead the Way as a Transportation Project Manager — Empower, Strategize, and Elevate Highway & Rail Excellence Are you looking to take the next step in your engineering career and shape the future of transportation systems? Do you thrive on navigating complex mobility needs, guiding multidisciplinary teams, and driving innovation that strengthens the communities we serve? CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join our Highway & Rail Team in Columbia, SC, where you will provide strategic leadership, technical expertise, and project oversight across a wide range of transportation initiatives. This is your opportunity to champion major programs, influence design and delivery standards, and create meaningful improvements across safer, more efficient, and forward‑thinking transportation networks.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Roadway/hydraulic experience required; SCDOT experience preferred
- Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
- Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes
- Experience preparing proposals and project documentation as well as interpreting client contracts
- Ability to travel as needed
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- SCDOT experience preferred
- Knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and Deltek Vision preferred
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of highway and rail project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships, while thoroughly understanding project risks and financial measures
- Serve as a “seller/doer,” developing work with specific clients and leading marketing plan development for target market areas
- Lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy, and supporting professional growth across the team
- Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
- Track and oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality control and compliance with company standards
- Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met
Benefits
- Flexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travel
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
