Transportation Project Manager

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer with a passion for transportation infrastructure? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment where you can lead projects and drive meaningful change?
VS Engineering is looking for a Transportation Project Manager to join our team.

This position offers a
hybrid work schedule
, providing flexibility while ensuring in-person availability for key meetings, site visits, and team collaboration in Northern and Lexington, Kentucky
.

Northern Kentucky’s rapidly growing region blends rich history, culture, and innovation. From Covington to Newport and Purple People Bridge
, to the Ohio River’s scenic views
, it is a great place to live and work.
VS is also excited to be creating opportunities within the Lexington community.

At VS Engineering
, we take pride in our expertise in city, county, KYTC, and DOT transportation projects
. We foster a team-oriented culture where your skills, leadership, and growth matter
.

As a key leader on our team, managing and designing civil engineering projects focused on transportation infrastructure, you will:

• Collaborate with stakeholders – Work with contractors, officials, and suppliers to ensure project success.
• Manage all aspects of transportation projects, including scope, budgeting, staffing, and production.
• Lead and mentor project teams while developing and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Guide clients in securing funding and navigating agency policies for transportation projects.
• Prepare and oversee project proposals, contract negotiations, and client communications.
• Identify future opportunities and develop strategies to pursue those opportunities.
• Design and develop transportation solutions using cutting-edge design standards.
• Conduct research and produce reports, feasibility studies, and technical documentation.

At VS Engineering
, we invest in you. As part of our team, you’ll have access to:

• Support & Growth – Work alongside skilled project managers and technical experts.
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible work arrangements, remote work opportunities.
• Competitive Benefits – 401(k), major medical insurance, life insurance, paid time off (PTO), short & long-term disability.
• Career Development – Opportunities to expand your skill set and advance your career
  .
• A Fun, Collaborative Culture – Team outings, social events, and a family-like environment
  .

What You Need to Succeed:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering(ABET-accredited).
• Licensing: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in KY (required), IN, and OH (preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years in transportation infrastructure design with 3+ years managing KYTC projects
  .
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• A problem-solving mindset with the ability to think critically and innovate.
• Strong communication skills to effectively collaborate with clients, agencies, and internal teams.
• A passion for delivering high-quality engineering solutions with attention to detail.
• A team-oriented, service-driven attitude and a desire to take on new challenges
  .

At VS Engineering, our mission is to serve the communities where we live and work, driven by our core values:
Client Focused, Trust, Work Hard. Together. Knowledge.