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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Hybrid
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Transportation Project Manager based in the United States.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced transportation professional to lead project delivery while helping establish and grow a regional engineering practice in Utah. You will combine technical expertise, business development, and people leadership to deliver infrastructure projects that strengthen communities and improve transportation networks. Working with multidisciplinary teams and a broad network of industry experts, you will manage project performance while building lasting client relationships. You will play an active role in shaping regional strategy, recruiting talent, and mentoring emerging professionals. With the support of established national resources and the opportunity to influence local growth, you can expand your leadership responsibilities as the practice develops. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial, client-focused leader who wants to make a lasting impact on infrastructure and organizational growth.
As a Transportation Project Manager, you will oversee project execution, develop client partnerships, and contribute to the long-term growth of the transportation practice. You will balance technical quality, commercial performance, and team development while supporting a diverse portfolio of infrastructure projects.
Lead the planning, management, and delivery of multiple transportation projects, ensuring that scope, schedules, budgets, and resources are effectively controlled.
Contribute to existing contracted project work while identifying opportunities to expand client relationships and secure new business.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, public agencies, and other project stakeholders.
Support regional, local, and corporate strategic growth initiatives, helping shape the practice's direction and long-term presence in Utah.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, designers, inspectors, and technologists.
Develop and oversee task work plans, ensuring that teams have clear priorities, responsibilities, and delivery expectations.
Prepare and review project communications, including meeting minutes, technical documentation, and reports.
Maintain responsibility for assigned design calculation files and ensure appropriate independent quality-control reviews are completed.
Provide guidance, mentorship, and professional development opportunities for junior staff, including those involved in design and construction-phase services.
Recruit talented professionals and help build a collaborative, high-performing team.
Apply technical and project management expertise across transportation disciplines such as roadways, structures, drainage, and traffic.
Contribute to a growing regional practice while leveraging national expertise, resources, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.
Requirements:
The ideal candidate is an experienced transportation professional with strong technical credentials, proven project delivery capabilities, and a track record of developing client relationships and winning work. You should bring an entrepreneurial mindset, sound leadership skills, and the ability to contribute to both operational success and regional growth.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
At least 8 years of relevant professional experience.
Strong understanding of transportation project delivery in Utah.
Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and technical deliverables.
Proven ability to develop client relationships, identify business opportunities, and win new work.
Strong business development, project management, leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and supporting high-quality project delivery.
Ability to recruit, mentor, and develop staff while fostering an effective team environment.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly in technical documentation and quality assurance.
Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders from varied professional backgrounds.
An entrepreneurial approach and interest in contributing to the strategic development of a growing regional practice.
Benefits:
The organization offers a competitive compensation package alongside professional growth opportunities, retirement contributions, and benefits designed to support flexibility and long-term career development.
Annual salary: $124,000–$166,000 USD.
Retirement contributions: Employer contributions of up to 9% for eligible employees.
Flexible work schedules: Scheduling options designed to support professional responsibilities and personal commitments.
Paid time off: Generous paid time off to help employees rest and recharge.
Parental leave: Paid parental leave for eligible employees.
Professional development: Access to ongoing learning, mentorship, leadership training, and opportunities to build new skills.
Career advancement: Opportunities to take on greater responsibility, deepen technical expertise, and grow into broader leadership roles.
Collaborative environment: Work with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines, drawing on established resources while contributing your own expertise.
Meaningful projects: Help deliver infrastructure improvements that strengthen communities and transportation networks.
Leadership opportunities: Play an influential role in regional business development, recruitment, client relationships, and the long-term growth of the Utah practice.
Flexible location within Utah: Opportunities for candidates based along the Wasatch Front or in Southern Utah, including the Lehi, Ogden, Salt Lake City, and St. George areas.