Project Manager, Transportation

At RK&K, we are hiring a Transportation-Roadway Project Manager (PM) to join our highly respected Charlotte, NC team. This is an outstanding opportunity to help lead a group of extremely talented engineers on current highway and design-build projects in Charlotte and throughout North Carolina.

Essential Functions

As a Project Manager on our transportation team you will provide a wide variety of support on transportation/highway engineering tasks. Job functions include:

• Lead transportation design projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Review and certify engineering documents to meet quality control goals and standards of care
• Analyze and develop alternative design solutions
• Mentor junior engineering and technician staff on transportation design tasks
• Understand highway design standards, and other highway design manuals and guidelines
• Produce construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans
• Direct project staff and sub-consultants
• Serve as liaison between client and firm
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, government agencies, and project staff

Required Skills and Experience

• Ten (10+) years of experience in civil engineering design and/or transportation/highway engineering
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in North Carolina
• Expertise in Microstation / Geopak / InRoads and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience working on projects for North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
• Strong understanding of AASHTO, State and local design criteria

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience with alternate project delivery
• Experience with OpenRoads
• Experience working on projects for the City of Charlotte

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). 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.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 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
• Much Much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.