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North American Transportation Management Institute

Senior Transportation Project Manager

North American Transportation Management Institute, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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Senior Transportation Project Manager Location: US-SC-Columbia

Job ID: 2026-5920 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Transportation Planning & Design Columbia

Overview As a transportation engineering project manager, you'll lead delivery of roadway improvement projects from conceptual design through preliminary, intermediate, and final design phases to construction. You'll manage all aspects of schematic or PS&E plan preparation for roadway projects. The transportation engineering project manager reports to the area manager.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage mid- to large-size transportation projects, overseeing all aspects of project lifecycle

Prepare scope, schedule, and budgets for projects and task orders

Develop and present complex technical solutions to clients, demonstrating innovative problem-solving abilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality project outcomes

Oversee the design for roadway, highway, and traffic engineering projects

Interface with clients and assist in business development and proposal efforts

Achieve project pursuits to win work, coordinating with Business Development Manager

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred

Project Management experience in Roadway/Highway projects

SCDOT experience is a plus

Registered Professional Engineer in SC or ability to obtain PE within 6 months

Minimum of 8 years of experience in transportation engineering and project management

Proven track record of successfully managing complex roadway/highway projects

Proficiency in transportation design software, including OpenRoads, Microstation, and InRoads

Strong knowledge of transportation industry standards, regulations, and best practices

Excellent leadership, team management, and mentoring skills

Outstanding communication and presentation abilities, with experience in client-facing roles

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools

Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Design Build experience is a plus

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