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Transportation Project Manager
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- 6 years
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- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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- Full-time
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- Health insurance
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Transportation Project Manager

Orion Placement -
Ankeny, IA

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Job Details

Full-time
$110,000 - $150,000 a year
2 hours ago

Benefits

Dental insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Customer relationship building
Managing projects in an engineering role
Client rapport building
Schedule management
Engineering project budget management
Client management
Construction schedules
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing projects
Professional Engineer
Managing civil engineering project budgets

Full Job Description

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

Lead meaningful municipal transportation projects that improve communities and infrastructure.
Join a well-established, people-first engineering organization with an outstanding reputation and long-term stability.
Manage diverse roadway, highway, bridge, and transportation improvement projects from concept through completion.
Build strong client relationships while contributing to business growth and future opportunities.
Collaborate with experienced multidisciplinary professionals in a supportive, team-oriented environment.
Enjoy a flexible culture that values work-life balance, professional growth, and leadership development.

Location: Ankeny, Iowa. Primarily on-site with a flexible, collaborative culture that supports teamwork, client engagement, and professional development.

Note: Applicants must have a Professional Engineer (PE) license and at least 6+ years of municipal transportation engineering experience.

About Us

We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm committed to helping communities thrive through innovative infrastructure solutions. Our team believes in building lasting client relationships, investing in our employees, and creating an environment where collaboration, integrity, and professional growth come first. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

Lead municipal transportation engineering projects from planning through construction.
Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
Manage project teams while mentoring engineers and technical staff.
Coordinate with municipalities, government agencies, contractors, and stakeholders.
Prepare proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates.
Oversee project budgets, contracts, schedules, and funding coordination.
Ensure quality deliverables and regulatory compliance.
Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting business development initiatives.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to deliver successful infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
6+ years of municipal transportation engineering experience.
Strong project management and client relationship skills.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We foster a collaborative, people-first culture where your expertise is valued and your career can continue to grow. You'll have the opportunity to lead impactful projects, mentor talented professionals, and work alongside a team dedicated to improving the communities we serve—all while enjoying a flexible, supportive work environment.

JPC-1579

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Briefly explain which role on your resume best aligns with this position and why. If you have any resume gaps, please briefly explain.
In what city/state do you currently reside?
What base salary range would you need to make a move? Pls keep it aligned with your directly relevant experience, as candidates seeking compensation above their experience level may not be considered.
This role is on site at the Ankeny, IA, location. Confirm you are okay with this: Y/N

Experience:

municipal transportation engineering: 6 years (Required)

License/Certification:

PE license (Required)

Work Location: In person

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