Roadway Team Leader

Roadway Team Leader (Franklin, Tennessee)

Join our team at Garver, an award‑winning national full‑service firm. We pride ourselves on a unique organizational structure that empowers local decision‑making, ensuring swift adaptation to evolving needs. With a distinctive combination of nationwide resources, local autonomy, and the expertise of seasoned Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), we invest in our employees so they can excel in delivering unparalleled service to our clients and communities.

At Garver, you'll enjoy a collaborative team environment with ample opportunities for both professional mastery and autonomy in your work. Join us in making a difference!

• Provide leadership and management of transportation design projects (highways, roadways, bicycle/pedestrian facilities).
• Develop project/task schedules for active projects.
• Facilitate coordination with sub‑consultants and internal design team members.
• Provide oversight of plans production for transportation design projects.
• Prepare plans, cost estimates, reports, and calculations required for client deliverable packages.
• Lead engagement and interaction with design teams, clients, and project stakeholders.

• Geometric design for roadways/interchanges.
• Drainage design.
• Construction sequencing and traffic control.
• Utility relocation coordination.
• Marketing activities may include assisting in the production of proposals and letters of interest, as well as participation in interviews and other presentations.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Tennessee, or will have the ability to obtain reciprocity within three months of hire.
• 10‑15 years or more of relevant experience.
• Practical working knowledge of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Green Book, the Roadside Design Guide, the Manual Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD), and TDOT design manuals and processes.
• Experience with Micro Station, Geopak, Open Roads Designer, and/or other roadway design software.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team‑first mentality.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on TDOT (or other DOT) transportation project design.

Garver offers company‑paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities, a competitive salary package, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program. We provide the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee‑owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. With more than 1,300 employees, we have a people‑first culture that drives innovative, client‑first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by the Zweig Group.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.