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Alta Planning + Design

Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

Alta Planning + Design, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27703

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Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager Alta Planning + Design is seeking a

Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

to join our

Durham , North Carolina practice. This role focuses on active, multimodal, and sustainable transportation projects that impact communities across the Carolinas and the United States.

What You Will Do

Manage a variety of transportation projects from design through construction, including budgets and schedules.

Implement best practices and process improvements to enhance delivery efficiency.

Mentor staff and contribute to internal professional development.

Provide leadership and technical expertise to the Engineering team and collaborate with planning, landscape, data disciplines as needed.

Prepare schedules, budgets, and scope of services for projects.

Support regional business development.

Qualifications

12+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity; 5+ years as a Project Manager; 3+ years managing staff

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license or TE (Traffic Engineer) licensure

Experience in active, non-motorized transportation

Experience with DOT and Federally funded design projects

Experience with Plans, Specifications and Estimates for roadway projects; strong project management knowledge

Ability to guide staff and manage internal expectations; initiative to enhance Alta’s marketplace position

Ability to manage multiple projects within budget and schedule constraints

Willingness to travel

Strong ethics, leadership, accountability, and decision-making

Working knowledge of MS Office, MS Project, AutoCAD or MicroStation

Proficiency with an enterprise-wide project management tool

Preferred

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Experience managing large projects for private and public clients

Experience using Deltek Vision

Active participation in professional associations

What We Offer

Flexible schedule with hybrid work; most days remote, in-office days support collaboration

Office in Durham with access to local amenities

A flexible culture supporting work-life balance

Compensation Base pay range: $120,000 - $170,000 per year. The actual pay is based on skills and experience. The stated range is provided by Alta Planning + Design.

Pay range in Durham is $120,000-$170,000 annually. Placement within the range is based on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

Medical: PPO or HSA plans

Life Insurance: Alta covers premiums

401(k) with company match up to 3%

PTO: 21 days per year

11 holidays

Paid parental leave/short-term disability

Wellness reimbursement up to $800/year

Other benefits: travel allowances and professional development opportunities

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