Project Manager, Alternative Delivery

At RK&K, we are hiring a Project Manager in Transportation to support existing clients and develop new clients and efforts in the Tennessee region. As a senior member of our Tennessee development team, you will lead a variety of dynamic transportation pursuits and projects, primarily focused on projects across RK&K's current and new service areas.

Join our profit center team as you perform a wide variety of transportation/highway planning and engineering tasks, including developing/analyzing alternative solutions, overseeing talented and professional staff, and leading highway planning and/or design projects. The individual must have a clear understanding of AASHTO, and local state/municipal design criteria. Coordination with clients, consultants, government agencies, and project staff will be required.

Willing to consider candidates throughout the US. This position is available for relocation assistance. A sign‑on bonus is also available based on candidate experience.

• Lead transportation planning and/or design projects in a dynamic, fast‑paced team‑oriented environment.
• Mentor junior engineering and technician staff on transportation planning and/or design tasks.
• Understand and apply Highway Design Standards and other highway design manuals and guidelines to transportation projects.
• Produce construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; ability to work in a team environment.
• Serve as Project/Program and Contractual Manager on a variety of transportation related projects.
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans.
• Direct project staff and sub‑consultants.
• Serve as liaison between client and firm.
• Participate in Business Development and Marketing to secure future clients and workload.

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program.
• Ten (10)+ years of experience in civil engineering design with a focus on transportation/highway engineering.
• Tennessee Professional Engineering Registration (PE) or ability to obtain registration within six (6) months.
• Expertise in Microstation / Geopak / InRoads/Open Roads and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with DOT, state and local government agencies.

• Fifteen (15)+ years of experience in civil engineering design with a focus on transportation/highway engineering.
• Alternative project delivery experience.

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career development