Transportation Project Manager

Position Summary

A Transportation Project Manager at VS Engineering will lead and support design services and project management for transportation engineering projects including transportation design calculations, reports, roadway modeling and infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with Project Management experience who is energetic and eager to grow with a dynamic company. Our growth means your growth. If you are serious about career advancement opportunities and providing quality service to clients, come join our team!

Our local staff includes a wide variety of experience levels with expertise in city, county, KYTC and DOT work projects for local cities, counties, and the State. This position will be a primarily remote position for a candidate in the Lexington and/or Louisville area. There will be occasional travel to our Kentucky office located in Louisville.

A Typical Day May Include

• Project management responsibilities including monitoring scope, budgeting, staffing and production of assigned transportation projects
• Developing existing and new client relationships, leading staff and project teams, helping VS grow our Kentucky transportation project portfolio
• Working with clients to pursue project funding through available funding agencies while following funding agency practices and policies
• Preparing and contributing to portions of transportation project proposals, change orders, client contract and communication pertaining to specific projects
• Generating transportation designs aligning with the most up to date design standards
• Research and prepare preliminary reports and feasibility studies
• Reviews and analyzes data to plan and design or coordinate the planning and design of transportation facilities in accordance with department and federal policies, procedures and standards.
• Interprets project plans and contract documents for property owners, local officials, contractors, consultants, materials suppliers and property owners.
• Confers with contractors, materials suppliers, consultants, local officials, departmental engineers, county maintenance, and special operations crews on technical and operational problems.

What We Offer You

We provide you support from other highly skilled Project Managers & Technical Staff. In addition, we provide a 401(k) plan, rich coverage for major medical insurance, basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) career development, remote work opportunities, and several others. We are proud of our family-like environment and our social events that prove work can be fun!

Our Mission

Our purpose is to serve the communities we live in. With a focus on what we value most. Client focused; Trust; Work Hard. Together; Knowledge

 What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program
• Registered Professional Engineer in IN, KY and OH 
• 7+ years experience is designing transportation infrastructure projects
• 3+ years experience managing KYTC projects and leading project teams
• Background working on public sector design projects like INDOT/ODOT and KYTC, county, and municipal design projects, etc.
• Preferred technical knowledge / computer skills: 
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D (required)
  • ArcGIS, GIS, ArcMAP
  • MicroStation / Bentley (a plus but not mandatory)
  • Open Roads Designer (preferred)
  • Microsoft Office products: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook (required)
  • Adobe (preferred)

  
  

  What You Offer Us

• Willingness to take on new challenges, skills, and competencies in a full-service engineering firm
• Ability to effectively discuss project timeline and issues with internal teams, clients and review agencies
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions
• Capable of solving complex problems using professional judgement, creativity, collaboration, and innovation
• Excellent time management skills 
• High attention to detail/quality of work produced
• Service oriented demeanor

VS Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status