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Senior Transportation Project Manager

Columbia, SC, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-30 → 2026-10-03

Core

Lead planning, design, and delivery of mid-sized to large civil highway projects from concept through construction closeout.

Role type

Senior Transportation Project Manager

Builds

Highway infrastructure projects (planning, design, construction support)

Domain

Transportation infrastructure / Civil Engineering

Required skills

Highway/roadway design, Project management, Multidisciplinary team leadership, Budget and schedule management, Client and stakeholder relations, Risk mitigation, Technical proposal development, Construction phase coordination, Business development support, Mentorship

Preferred skills

State DOT experience (SCDOT, NCDOT, TDOT), Alternative delivery methods, Large-scale program management, Motivational communication

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and quality objectives; Lead multidisciplinary teams of roadway, drainage, traffic, structural, and environmental professionals; Coordinate with state DOTs, local agencies, and municipalities; Monitor project performance and implement risk mitigation strategies; Prepare technical proposals and contract documents; Provide construction phase support and design clarifications; Mentor junior staff; Support business development initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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