Transportation Engineer Project Manager

Transportation Engineer Project ManagerAlta is looking for a Transportation Engineer Project Manager to join our growing design team in the Atlanta office. This mid-career role is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about sustainable transportation and eager to advance their career. In this position, you will work on a wide variety of projects focused on transforming communities through multimodal transportation solutions, including complete street reconfigurations, bikeway designs, complex trails, and other innovative transportation solutions. You'll work on both large- and small-scale projects and contribute to plans and designs that make a real impact on the safety and accessibility of communities across Georgia and around the country. In this role, you'll collaborate with our multidisciplinary team of planners, landscape architects, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts. You'll be mentored by industry leaders and have the opportunity to engage with complex design challenges, working across scales from conceptual design to detailed plans and specifications. If you are looking for a chance to grow your skills in a dynamic, collaborative environment and contribute to meaningful transportation projects, apply with Alta today!Day to DayAs a Transportation Engineer Project Manager, you will be responsible for:Managing a variety of multimodal transportation projects, including complete streets, bikeway design, and pedestrian improvements.Developing high-quality design documents, including Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) for bid-ready packages.Participating in site visits to investigate existing conditions, observe construction activities, and inform design decisions.Leading and supporting project coordination meetings with clients and consultants.Collaborating with internal teams to prepare proposals, scope of work documents, and technical graphics for grant applications and other planning activities.Assisting with business development and contributing to the proposal process when pursuing new projects.QualificationsRequired:8+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity2+ years of experience with project management, including coordinating teams, preparing scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.Professional Engineer (PE) license.Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation; experience with Civil 3D, OpenRoadsExperience with DOT and Federally funded design projects is strongly desiredStrong background in transportation design, including experience with multimodal transportation solutions, complete streets, bikeway design, pedestrian improvements, and related projects.Ability to design, manage, and deliver project tasks such as geometric layout, grading, storm drainage, green infrastructure, traffic control plans, construction staging, and more.Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with clients, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams.Proven ability to lead or coordinate project tasks, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines and budget constraints.Preferred:Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related field.Familiarity with Deltek VantagePoint or similar project management software.Willingness to travel as needed for site visits and client meetings.What We OfferFlexible ScheduleAlta offers a hybrid work schedule with the option to work from home 3 days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.CompensationThe pay range for this job in Atlanta is $120,000-$150,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.BenefitsAlta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees:Medical : PPO or HSA medical plansDental/Vision : PPOLife Insurance : Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation401(k) : Alta provides a match up to 3%PTO : 21 days accrued annually to startHolidays : 11 total company paid holidaysAdditional Benefits : Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunitiesAbout Alta Planning + DesignAlta is an Equal Opportunity Employer Alta Planning + Design, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. It is our policy that decisions involving people are made on the basis of job-related criteria, independent of an individual's gender, race, color, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability for which reasonable accommodation is available, and any other status protected by law. This includes decisions involving hiring, job placement, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and company-sponsored programs. Alta Planning + Design maintains formal employment policies, available online and by request.Affirmative Action PlanAlta Planning + Design, Inc. is a federal contractor subject to affirmative action regulations requiring written Affirmative Action Plans (AAP's) for minorities and women, and for covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. We worked intensively with a local firm that specializes in Affirmative Action Plans to develop a program for our company that will not only satisfy our federal obligations but will be a living document. This means the plan is integrated into our recruiting and evaluation procedures and is revisited often in order to ensure we're doing everything we can to embrace and promote diversity within our company.Our Hiring ProcessStage 1: AppliedStage 2: Initial ScreeningStage 3: 1st InterviewStage 4: OfferStage 5: Hired