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Transportation Design Project Manager, Nebraska

Kirkham Michael, Omaha, NE, United States


Kirkham Michael is seeking a

Transportation Design Project Manager

to design roadway, bridge, and drainage improvement projects. We are looking for a Licensed Professional Civil Engineer with a transportation design background who desires to lead a team on challenging state, city, and county transportation improvement projects. This is a

full‑time position

based in the Omaha or Lincoln, Nebraska office. You will work under the direction of the Transportation Department Manager, while managing clients and projects, and be responsible for schedule, budget, major design elements, staffing, and quality control of transportation design projects. Proficiency in Microstation and Open Roads is desired. Knowledge of hydraulics and hydrology analysis using HEC‑RAS and/or HY8 is a plus.

Kirkham Michael provides competitive benefits to its employees.

Responsibilities

Develop scope and fee for prospective transportation projects

Responsible for client services and marketing

Coordinate and supervise staff necessary to complete assignments

Perform quality control review of project designs and plan sheets

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Licensed Professional Civil Engineer, licensed in or capable of obtaining licensure in Nebraska

5-10 years of transportation design experience; experience in project management a plus

High level of creativity, enthusiasm, and self‑motivation

Capability in Microstation and Open Roads

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Successful candidates will be articulate, with professional presence, and have solid decision‑making, planning, and organizational skills

Valid Driver's License required

Kirkham Michael is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

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