Freese and Nichols is excited to invite an experienced Transportation Project Manager to join our growing team in North Texas. You’ll have the opportunity to work from either our Fort Worth, Dallas, or Frisco offices. Our multidisciplinary firm is well-positioned to support your success, with an established local transportation team, a robust backlog of work, and a wide network of client relationships.

In this role, your primary focus will be delivering roadway projects for our municipal and county clients. You’ll collaborate closely with our talented team to produce high-quality work, manage and develop staff, and foster strong client relationships. As a key contributor, you’ll play an integral part in shaping the transportation landscape in North Texas.

Join us as we continue to make a positive impact in our communities.

Responsibilities associated with this role include:

• Oversee all aspects of the design and delivery of municipal and county transportation engineering projects.
• Develop project scopes, prepare fee proposals, and participate in contract negotiations with clients and subconsultants.
• Independently manage engineers and designers, ensuring balanced staffing throughout the lifecycle of each project.
• Coordinate budgets, schedules, and efforts of subconsultant team members.
• Maintain positive relationships with stakeholders through regular communication with government officials, community members, and project partners.
• Proactively monitor project metrics and adjust efforts to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Coordinate schedules for multiple simultaneous and long-term projects.
• Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring successful project completion and industry-leading client service.
• Implement and maintain quality assurance and quality control procedures.
• Mentor junior transportation engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Handle project accounting and invoicing monthly.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver Statements of Qualifications and shortlist presentations for project pursuits.
• Identify new business opportunities and assist in client development to continue to grow the Transportation practice in North Texas.
• Stay informed about industry trends and encourage innovation within the team and explore new approaches to transportation design.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer registration in Texas or the ability to register within 6 months
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• 6+ years of experience in the delivery of transportation design projects
• Strong communication, coordination, and strategic thinking skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and Microstation OpenRoads Designer

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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