TKDA
Senior Project Manager / PE, Civil - Transportation
TKDA, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States, 53244
As a Senior Project Manager / Senior Professional Engineer, 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. We specialize in all areas of transportation design and planning, including highway, traffic, bridge, and roadway. We are seeking an individual with expertise in one or more of these lanes to support our growing portfolio of work in the Milwaukee region.
We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with Surface Transportation leaders, the Milwaukee Regional Vice President and Surface Transportation Vice President to advance our services, enhance our reputation, and contribute to the development of marketing plans. You will cultivate and maintain relationships with clients and agency representatives, track prospective opportunities, develop proposals, and deliver 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.
Hybrid Work Environment Tuesday‑Thursday in‑office; Monday & Friday work from home.
Responsibilities
Establish work plans and staffing for project phases
Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff
Prepare reports, specifications, and communications
Collaborate with the Vice President of Surface Transportation to track prospective business opportunities, cross‑sell multi‑disciplined consulting services, and contribute to the creation of 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 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 including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
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 two or more states
Salary $105,845 – $157,220 a year. 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.
Join Our 100% Employee‑Owned Firm At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, 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 Screening* Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre‑employment background screening, which consists of 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. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.
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We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with Surface Transportation leaders, the Milwaukee Regional Vice President and Surface Transportation Vice President to advance our services, enhance our reputation, and contribute to the development of marketing plans. You will cultivate and maintain relationships with clients and agency representatives, track prospective opportunities, develop proposals, and deliver 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.
Hybrid Work Environment Tuesday‑Thursday in‑office; Monday & Friday work from home.
Responsibilities
Establish work plans and staffing for project phases
Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff
Prepare reports, specifications, and communications
Collaborate with the Vice President of Surface Transportation to track prospective business opportunities, cross‑sell multi‑disciplined consulting services, and contribute to the creation of 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 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 including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction
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 two or more states
Salary $105,845 – $157,220 a year. 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.
Join Our 100% Employee‑Owned Firm At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, 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 Screening* Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre‑employment background screening, which consists of 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. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.
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