Senior Highway Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Title: Senior Highway Project Manager

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Highway Project Manager to manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring that the scope, schedule, and budget are maintained. This role involves project planning, including the development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates, and overseeing quality assurance/quality control processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget are maintained.
• Develop project plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Oversee QA/QC processes and maintain project management plans.
• Build and maintain detailed project schedules and track performance metrics.
• Manage subconsultants and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies to keep projects on track.
• Provide regular updates and reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare progress reports, review invoices, and lead project presentations.
• Lead proposal efforts including Go/No-Go decisions, strategy, and interviews.
• Partner with leadership to identify new opportunities and foster growth.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships and industry network.
• Support strategic planning efforts aligned with client programs and goals.
• Guide and mentor project teams through coaching, feedback, and performance management.
• Foster a culture focused on quality, collaboration, and client service.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas.
• 15+ years of experience in engineering/project management.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Experience with business development and client-facing work.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Experience in project management, project engineering, design, and project coordination.

Work Environment

This position offers the opportunity to work in an employee-owned company with strong growth and advancement opportunities. The culture is collaborative and team-oriented, with a comprehensive benefits package that supports work-life balance. You will have the chance to lead impactful projects across Texas and beyond.

This is a Permanent position based out of McKinney, TX.

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $260000.00/yr.

Employee-owned company with strong growth and advancement opportunities Collaborative, team-oriented culture Comprehensive benefits package that supports work-life balance Opportunity to lead impactful projects across Texas and beyond

This is a fully onsite position in McKinney,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 23, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.