Posted 7 days ago
Transportation Project Manager - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
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Manages transportation projects (DOT, roadway, municipal infrastructure) from design through construction, serving as the primary client and agency contact and overseeing design, permitting, scheduling, and budgeting.
About this role
Transportation Project Manager - MULTIPLE LOCATIONS
Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) is an award-winning engineering firm seeking a transportation-focused Project Manager to lead transportation projects (roadway, highways, and municipal infrastructure) from design through construction.
Multiple locations available
This is an ongoing hiring opportunity that may be filled at any of the following Kaw Valley Engineering offices:
- Lenexa, KS
- Kansas City, MO
- Junction City, KS
- Wichita, KS
- Emporia, KS
- Garden City, KS
- Salina, KS
What You’ll Do
• Manage transportation projects (DOT, roadway, and municipal) from start to finish
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and agencies (KDOT, local municipalities)
• Oversee design, plans, specs, and permitting
• Keep projects on schedule, within budget, and moving forward
• Coordinate internal teams and mentor junior staff
Qualifications
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
• PE license (or close to obtaining)
• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering
• Experience with DOT standards, roadway design, and permitting
• Strong client-facing and project leadership skills
Additional Information
Why This Role
• Strong pipeline of transportation work
• High visibility with clients and leadership
• Real project ownership (not just execution)
• Growth path into senior leadership
• Industry-leading benefits and pay
- KVE conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings, as well as pre-employment driving history checks.
- KVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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