Senior Project Manager / Professional Engineer, Civil - Transportation

Milwaukee, WisconsinSurface Transportation – Highway Design /Full Time (40) /HybridAs a Senior Project Manager / Senior Professional Engineer, you will lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. You will work with clients to provide a full complement of services, including sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design. We specialize in all areas of transportation design and planning including but not limited to highway, traffic, bridge and roadway. We are seeking an individual with expertise in one or more of these lanes to support our growing portfolio of work in the Milwaukee region. We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Surface Transportation leaders, the Milwaukee Regional Vice President and Surface Transportation Vice President to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating / maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations. Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment. Let’s build a better future together!Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH ResponsibilitiesEstablish work plans and staffing for project phasesCoordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staffPrepare reports, specifications, and communicationsCollaborate with Vice President of Surface Transportation to track prospective business opportunities and cross-sell multi-disciplined consulting services and contributing to the creation of annual business/market development plansConduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agenciesSupervise design and technical developmentEnsure project goals are met within time and budget constraintsDeliver profitable projects efficientlyPrepare design calculations and plans for a variety of design projectsCollaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment of engineers, designers, and techniciansMentor and contribute to the development of less experienced professionals on your teamTravel may be required for client meetingsRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in civil engineering with an emphasis in transportation or highway design.Registered as a Professional Engineer in the State of Wisconsin.Minimum of 10 years of highway design and plan development or related transportation experience.Minimum of 5 years of experience managing multi-disciplined projects; strong working knowledge of the project development process including coordination with other disciplines during design and construction.Previous business development experience demonstrated by a track record of securing new project opportunities.Strong interpersonal skills and effective verbal and written communication skills; Ability to write descriptive and technically accurate proposals, specifications, and reports; Ability to participate in, facilitate, or lead project team meetings.Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, and Outlook).Working knowledge of Wisconsin DOT design and delivery methods including proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil 3D. Must possess a valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.Preferred QualificationsExperience collaborating with a multi-disciplined team of highway design, traffic, bridge (structural), and water resources engineering professionals.Desire or demonstrated ability to leverage your technical knowledge to coach, mentor, and develop less experienced engineering professionals.Professional registration in 2 or more states.$109,290 - $162,330 a yearThe listed salary range reflects base pay for candidates with 10-20 years of related experience. Compensation may vary based on experience, qualifications, and responsibilities.Join Our 100% Employee-Owned FirmAt our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.Comprehensive BenefitsHealth Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day oneAnnual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonusesHSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferralsESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profitsPaid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per yearUpon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H‑1B, F‑1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.*Pre-Employment Screening*Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies* TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions under any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.