Associate Vice President - Roadway

Job Location s: DFW/Austin/Round Rock

Salary: $175-200k + Bonus

A leading employee-owned civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Roadway to join its growing Texas transportation team. This is a strategic leadership role focused on delivering complex, high-profile roadway and transportation infrastructure projects across public-sector clients.

This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of major DOT and municipal programs, lead multi-disciplinary teams, and play a key role in client development and business growth across the region.

The successful candidate will be a technically strong, commercially aware leader with a proven track record in delivering large-scale transportation projects and managing client relationships at a senior level.

• Lead delivery of multiple complex roadway and transportation projects simultaneously
• Act as primary client interface for key DOT and municipal accounts
• Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, and quality control across multi-disciplinary teams
• Provide strategic direction and leadership within the roadway group
• Mentor and develop Project Managers and emerging leaders
• Drive business development activity including proposals, pursuits, and client presentations
• Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic planning and workload forecasting
• Monitor project financial performance and ensure profitability targets are achieved
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and applicable engineering standards
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Contribute to performance reviews and broader team development initiatives
• Undertake additional duties as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 12 years+ of progressive experience in roadway and transportation engineering
• Demonstrated success managing large DOT or municipal infrastructure projects
• Strong leadership experience across multi-disciplinary, multi-office teams
• Proven ability to manage client relationships at senior/stakeholder level
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in project financial management
• Excellent communication, organisational, and leadership skills
• Proficient in project management tools and Microsoft Office suite

• Opportunity to lead high-value, visible infrastructure projects across Texas
• Strong pipeline of public-sector transportation work
• Clear progression into executive leadership and strategic roles
• Employee-owned culture with strong emphasis on collaboration and long-term growth
• Comprehensive benefits, training, and professional development support