Project Manager Transportation Design
We are seeking a talented and driven Project Manager to lead roadway design engineering projects across a wide range of municipal transportation-related initiatives. This position plays a key role in both urban and rural project developmentfrom schematics through constructionwhile coordinating cross-disciplinary teams and managing client expectations.
The ideal candidate can manage the typical phases and subdisciplines of a municipal thoroughfare improvement project, including:
- Project Scoping
- Schematic Design Development
- Urban and Rural Roadway Design
- Stormwater and Drainage Design/Oversight
- Urban Street Reconstruction and Complete Streets
- Downtown Revitalization Projects
- Bike and Pedestrian Infrastructure, including ADA Improvements and Hike-and-Bike Trails
- Hydraulics and Hydrology Design Oversight
- Water and Sewer Conflict Mitigation Design
- Signalization, Geotechnical, and Subsurface Utility Engineering Coordination
- Right-of-Way (ROW) and Franchised Utility Management
- Traffic Engineering Improvements
Key Responsibilities
- Develop project scopes and planning documents in collaboration with internal teams and clients
- Lead project teams on schematic and PS&E tasks for local streets, thoroughfares, and drainage projects, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local standards
- Guide and mentor design teams, providing direction, training, and oversight
- Coordinate with multi-disciplinary subconsultants throughout the design process
- Innovate and implement design techniques, tools, and delivery strategies
- Present design concepts and alternatives to clients and stakeholders
- Support the client liaison in maintaining project schedules and budgets; implement and oversee quality control procedures
- Prepare and maintain detailed project schedules, including planning and delegating work for EITs and Designers
- Assist with proposal development, project scoping, and maintaining strong client relationships
- Attend design review meetings and act as a key point of contact for clients
- Provide bidding phase support, including attendance at pre-bid meetings, preparing addenda, responding to contractor inquiries, and evaluating bids
- Perform construction-phase services such as participating in preconstruction meetings, resolving field issues, reviewing submittals, preparing payment applications, conducting inspections, developing punch lists, and managing project closeout
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the State of Texas
- 10 years of multidisciplinary experience in street and drainage design, preferably for municipal infrastructure
- Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-HMS and HEC-RAS
- Basic understanding of NCTCOG, TxDOT, Standards and Specifications
- Ability to assemble Bidding Documents, and understanding of public project bidding procedures.
- Familiar with state and federal funding sources and procedures
- Basic understanding of municipal development processes, including floodplain management, platting procedures, zoning regulations, access management, and coordination with franchised utilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills across all levels of the organization and with clients
- Self-starter with excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proven ability to mentor and develop technical staff
- Availability to work MondayFriday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with additional hours as needed to meet project deadlines
EEO Statement:
All qualified applicants for Pape-Dawson Engineers will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.