Senior Transportation Project Manager/Engineer
Job Description
Job Description Senior Transportation Project Manager/Engineer
Location: Indianapolis, IN
Employment Type: Full-time
Our client has an immediate opening for a detail-oriented, motivated Senior Transportation Project Manager/Engineer to join its team in Indianapolis. This role offers the opportunity to lead transportation projects, including roundabouts, roadway rehabilitation, intersection improvements, traffic signals, drainage systems, and multi-use paths.
The ideal candidate brings demonstrated team leadership, strong communication and problem-solving skills, sound engineering judgment, and experience managing transportation projects from conception through completion.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage transportation projects from conception through completion, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, and engineering deliverables.
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Lead and guide technical staff, providing direction and support throughout project delivery.
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Oversee the timely development of preliminary and final engineering deliverables.
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Manage project financial performance and monitor progress against established budgets.
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Apply applicable AASHTO and Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) standards, procedures, and specifications.
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Perform and oversee roadway and drainage design using AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
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Independently evaluate, select, and apply standard engineering techniques and criteria using sound judgment.
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Communicate proactively with clients, project stakeholders, and team members.
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Support team collaboration and maintain positive working relationships.
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Lead projects involving Local Public Agencies (LPAs) and INDOT.
Minimum Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
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10 years of professional engineering experience with demonstrated team leadership.
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Knowledge of INDOT standards, procedures, and specifications.
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Experience using AutoCAD and Civil 3D for roadway and drainage design.
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Strong attention to detail, communication skills, and problem-solving ability.
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Ability to work independently and lead a collaborative project team.
Preferred Qualifications
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Demonstrated success managing LPA and INDOT transportation projects.
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Familiarity with AASHTO standards and requirements.
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Strong background delivering preliminary and final engineering documents on time.
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Successful financial project management experience.
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Design experience involving traffic signals, roundabouts, curb ramps, sidewalks, multi-use paths, or drainage systems.
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Utility coordination expertise.
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Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana, or the ability to obtain licensure within six months.
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Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification.
