Highway Project Manager

Salary: USD
120000 - USD
160000 per annum

We are partnered with a nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure consulting firm with more than 7,000 employees and a strong presence throughout Tennessee, the Southeast, Midwest, and Northeast. Due to continued growth and a healthy transportation backlog, they are seeking a Highway Project Manager to join their Knoxville team. This is an outstanding opportunity to take ownership of high-profile roadway and transportation projects while working for an employee-owned organization that offers long-term career growth, strong financial stability, and a highly collaborative culture.

• Managing highway, roadway, and transportation design projects from planning through final delivery.
• Serving as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Leading multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, designers, and subconsultants.
• Developing project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans while ensuring projects remain on track.
• Overseeing quality control efforts and ensuring compliance with applicable state, local, and federal standards.
• Supporting business development initiatives, including proposal preparation, client engagement, and relationship management.
• Mentoring junior staff and helping build a strong transportation team throughout the region.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain licensure through reciprocity.
• 8+ years of transportation or highway design experience with increasing project leadership responsibilities.
• Experience managing DOT-funded transportation projects, preferably with TDOT and other state or local transportation agencies.
• Strong knowledge of roadway design principles, project delivery processes, and transportation engineering standards.
• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate across multiple disciplines and offices.
• Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) providing long-term wealth-building potential.
• 401(k) with 5% company match.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Flexible work arrangements and strong work-life balance initiatives.
• Significant opportunities for career advancement within a nationally respected transportation practice.