Transportation Project Manager - Civil Engineering Job at Talent Depot, Rochester Hills, MI

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  • Talent Depot
  • Rochester Hills, MI

Job Description

Transportation Project Manager – Civil Engineering

Location: Rochester Hills, MI

Work Model: Hybrid (Office-based with some flexibility)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

Overview

A well-established, employee-owned civil engineering and surveying firm is seeking a Transportation Project Manager (or Senior Project Manager) to join their Rochester Hills, MI office. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced roadway design professional ready to mentor a growing team and manage complex infrastructure projects.

The role focuses on managing design and engineering for civil transportation projects , with a strong emphasis on MDOT highway design experience . The ideal candidate thrives in a collaborative, growth-driven environment, and demonstrates strong technical, managerial, and client relationship-building skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, and construction documentation phases

  • Manage projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction

  • Maintain and expand relationships with public agency clients

  • Lead engineering design for roadway and transportation projects , including MDOT projects

  • Coordinate internal resources and provide mentorship to junior engineers and technicians

  • Support business development activities and identify new project opportunities

  • Attend client meetings, site visits, and industry events as needed

Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

  • Minimum 8 years of transportation/highway engineering experience , including MDOT project work

  • At least 5 years of project management experience

  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required (strongly preferred; candidates without PE may be considered)

  • Proficient in managing multidisciplinary engineering teams

  • Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving abilities

  • Willingness to attend meetings, perform site visits, and travel as needed

Benefits

Work Environment

  • Office-based work with occasional site visits and travel by car or plane

  • Participation in industry events and conferences encouraged

  • Reasonable accommodations provided for individuals with disabilities

Benefits

  • 401(k) and retirement plan

  • Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

  • Health savings account (HSA)

  • Paid time off and referral program

  • Tuition reimbursement

Job Details

  • Experience Required: 10+ years (minimum 8 in transportation design, 5 in project management)

  • Location: Rochester Hills, MI

  • Work Model: Hybrid

  • Visa Sponsorship: Not available

  • Relocation Assistance: Not available

  • Number of Openings: 1

Job Tags

Full time, Relocation package,

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