Transportation Project Manager

Orion Placement
  • Saint Louis, Missouri
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

    Why This Is a Great Opportunity

    • Lead meaningful transportation and infrastructure projects that directly impact communities across Missouri and the surrounding region.
    • Join a growing civil engineering team with strong public-sector project work and long-term client relationships.
    • Take ownership of highway, interchange, intersection, and local agency projects from design through delivery.
    • Work in a collaborative environment with flexibility, bonus potential, strong benefits, and room to grow.
    • Build relationships with public and private clients while helping expand the firm's St. Louis presence.

    Location: This is an on-site role based in St. Louis, MO, offering the opportunity to work closely with leadership, clients, and a strong technical team in a growing office environment.

    Note: Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, an active Missouri Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain through reciprocity, 10+ years of transportation engineering experience, and experience with MoDOT and Local Public Agency projects.

    About Us

    We are a multi-disciplined civil engineering, surveying, and consulting firm serving public and private-sector clients across the Midwest. Our team works on transportation, planning, surveying, structural, construction inspection, and environmental projects with a focus on accuracy, technical quality, and practical solutions. Confidential Employer.

    Job Description

    • Lead transportation engineering projects including highways, interchanges, intersections, and roadway improvements.
    • Prepare plans, specifications, estimates, and project documents in accordance with applicable standards and regulations.
    • Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and coordination with internal technical teams.
    • Work directly with public and private clients throughout the full project lifecycle.
    • Support MoDOT, Local Public Agency, and related transportation infrastructure projects.
    • Coordinate with engineers, surveyors, technicians, and other disciplines to keep projects moving efficiently.
    • Assist with proposals, client development, and business development efforts.
    • Represent the firm through client relationships, industry involvement, and high-quality project delivery.

    Qualifications

    • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
    • Licensed Professional Engineer in Missouri required or ability to obtain by reciprocity.
    • 10+ years of transportation engineering or civil transportation project management experience.
    • Experience with MoDOT and Local Public Agency projects required.
    • Experience with IDOT or tollway projects is a plus.
    • Proficiency with MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D, or similar design software.
    • Strong understanding of project documentation, roadway design, geometric layouts, intersection design, ADA layouts, and applicable design criteria.
    • Traffic signal and storm sewer design experience is a plus.
    • Strong communication, organization, budgeting, and client-management skills.

    Why You Will Love Working Here

    You will be part of a collaborative, technically strong team where your work matters and your leadership will be visible. We offer a flexible work schedule, bonus plan, matching 401k, affordable health, dental, and vision coverage, paid life insurance, paid short-term and long-term disability, and a professional environment where experienced engineers can grow their client relationships and make a real impact.

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    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Relocation assistance
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationSaint Louis, Missouri

    Skills

    • AutoCADunmatched
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