TKDA
Senior Project Manager / PE, Civil - Highway
TKDA, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
Overview
As a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager, you will lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. You will work with clients to provide a full complement of services, including sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design. This position will report to the Highway Group Manager and will lead projects in the Greater Milwaukee market. We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Highway Group Manager and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering to advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to marketing plans, cultivating and maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations. Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment. Let’s build a better future together! Hybrid Work Environment:
Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH
Responsibilities
Establish work plans and staffing for project phases Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff Prepare reports, specifications, and communications Collaborate with Vice President of Surface Transportation to track prospective business opportunities and cross-sell multi-disciplined consulting services; contribute to annual business/market development plans Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies Supervise design and technical development Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints Deliver profitable projects efficiently Prepare design calculations and plans for a variety of highway design projects Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment of engineers, designers, and technicians Mentor and contribute to the development of less experienced professionals on your team Travel may be required for client meetings
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or highway design Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin Minimum of 10 years of highway design and plan development or related transportation experience Minimum of 5 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to write descriptive and technically accurate proposals, specifications, and reports; ability to participate in, facilitate, or lead project team meetings Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook) Experience working with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Experience collaborating with a multi-disciplined team of highway design, traffic, bridge (structural), and water resources engineering professionals Desire or demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals Working knowledge of Wisconsin DOT design and plan standards Professional registration in 2 or more states
Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm
At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.
Comprehensive Benefits
Health Benefits:
Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one Annual Incentive Plan:
Eligible for discretionary bonuses HSA Contributions:
Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan 401(k) Match:
Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals ESOP:
Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits Paid Time Off:
Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.
Pre-Employment and Notices
Pre-Employment Screening: Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place
The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 10-20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Civil Engineering
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As a Senior Professional Engineer / Project Manager, you will lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. You will work with clients to provide a full complement of services, including sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design. This position will report to the Highway Group Manager and will lead projects in the Greater Milwaukee market. We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Highway Group Manager and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering to advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to marketing plans, cultivating and maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations. Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment. Let’s build a better future together! Hybrid Work Environment:
Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH
Responsibilities
Establish work plans and staffing for project phases Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff Prepare reports, specifications, and communications Collaborate with Vice President of Surface Transportation to track prospective business opportunities and cross-sell multi-disciplined consulting services; contribute to annual business/market development plans Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies Supervise design and technical development Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints Deliver profitable projects efficiently Prepare design calculations and plans for a variety of highway design projects Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment of engineers, designers, and technicians Mentor and contribute to the development of less experienced professionals on your team Travel may be required for client meetings
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or highway design Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin Minimum of 10 years of highway design and plan development or related transportation experience Minimum of 5 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; ability to write descriptive and technically accurate proposals, specifications, and reports; ability to participate in, facilitate, or lead project team meetings Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook) Experience working with MicroStation and/or OpenRoads Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record
Preferred Qualifications
Experience collaborating with a multi-disciplined team of highway design, traffic, bridge (structural), and water resources engineering professionals Desire or demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals Working knowledge of Wisconsin DOT design and plan standards Professional registration in 2 or more states
Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm
At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.
Comprehensive Benefits
Health Benefits:
Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one Annual Incentive Plan:
Eligible for discretionary bonuses HSA Contributions:
Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan 401(k) Match:
Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals ESOP:
Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits Paid Time Off:
Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.
Pre-Employment and Notices
Pre-Employment Screening: Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place
The listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 10-20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Civil Engineering
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Get notified about new Project Manager Civil jobs in Milwaukee, WI.
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