Sr. Project Manager (Transportation-PE)
Job Description
Description
\nDrive the Future of Transportation with RDA – Sr. Project Manager (Transportation-PE)
Design with purpose. Lead with impact.
\nAre you a seasoned transportation professional ready to take your career to the next level? Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is growing, and we’re looking for dynamic Sr. Project Manager (Transportation-PE) to help shape the future of infrastructure in Virginia and beyond.
\nThis is more than a job—it's a chance to lead high-profile transportation projects, mentor rising talent, and build lasting relationships with clients and communities. Whether it's a major design-build initiative or a transformative local improvement, your work will leave a meaningful mark.
\n\nLocations: Manassas, Glen Allen, Waynesboro, Fredericksburg, or Virginia Beach VA
💥This role is eligible for up to a $10,000 sign-on bonus!💥
Go beyond the job description: Uncover projects that ignite your passion. Transportation Engineering | RDA\n
What You'll Do:
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- \nLead with Purpose: Manage complex transportation projects from planning through delivery, ensuring technical excellence and quality control.
- \nInspire & Mentor: Support the development of junior engineers and foster a collaborative, high-performing team.
- \nDrive Strategy: Oversee scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, and risk management—keeping projects on time and on track.
- \nGrow the Business: Cultivate client relationships, identify new opportunities, and lead local business development efforts.
- \nOwn the Outcome: Take charge of contract management, client satisfaction, profitability, and project performance.
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What You Bring:
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- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (P.E. in VA or ability to obtain)
- \n15+ years of hands-on experience in transportation/highway design and project leadership
- Proven ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams and mentor emerging engineers
- Strong relationships with local agencies and a deep understanding of VDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, and MUTCD standards
- Technical expertise in traffic engineering, drainage, and roadway design (MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD/Civil3D proficiency a plus)
- Bonus points for experience with design-build and public-private partnership (PPP) projects
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Why Join RDA?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes:
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- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401K Retirement Plan; Roth Contributions
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability
- Generous PTO and 8 federal holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Parental leave
- Supportive team culture
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RDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applicants that require an employment visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered. \n\n
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About Rinker Design Associates\nRinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA) is a distinguished civil engineering firm based in Virginia, with over 250 employees and offices located in Manassas (headquarters and satellite), Fredericksburg, Richmond, Virginia Beach, Waynesboro, Abingdon, Big Stone Gap, and Galax.
\nFor more than 44 years, RDA has built a solid reputation for providing conscientious and reliable service to municipalities, governmental agencies, and private industries located throughout Virginia – service that our clients and their communities deserve. We pride ourselves in offering high quality deliverables and support services that meet project, budget, and schedule requirements, exceeding our clients’ expectations.
\nServices provided by RDA include Transportation; Alternative Project Delivery; Site/Civil; Construction Engineering and Inspection; Right of Way; Traffic; Surveying; Structures/Bridges; Water/Wastewater; Environmental Review & Permitting; Utilities; Inflow & Infiltration Identification/Remediation; Public Sector Architecture; and GIS.
Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: Offer
Stage 5: Hired