Senior Project Manager - Road - Texas

Overview:

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Location: Austin, Round Rock, or Dallas Texas

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager to provide strategic leadership and oversight for complex, high-profile roadway and transportation projects. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple projects or large, multi-disciplinary teams, maintaining client relationships, and ensuring successful delivery of major contracts and programs.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who demonstrates strong leadership, business acumen, and technical expertise in roadway design and project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee multiple roadway projects or large, complex assignments.
• Serve as the primary client contact for major contracts and key accounts.
• Manage scopes, budgets, schedules, and quality control processes across multiple teams.
• Develop and implement project management best practices within the Road Group.
• Mentor and coach Project Managers and Deputy Project Managers.
• Lead business development efforts, including proposal writing, interviews, and client presentations.
• Collaborate with Group Leaders and executives on strategic pursuits and workload planning.
• Monitor financial performance and profitability across assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with DOT, AASHTO, and other applicable standards.
• Identify risks and implement proactive mitigation strategies.
• Participate in staff performance reviews and contribute to team development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 12–18 years of progressive experience in roadway and transportation project management.
• Proven record managing large DOT or municipal transportation projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multi-office, multi-discipline project teams.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, virtually, and in writing.
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, or reaching as required.
• Ability to lift up to 10–15 pounds.
• Regular, reliable attendance and punctuality.