Highway Design Project Manager

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Highway Design Project Manager

Company Name: Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC)

Location: Kansas City, MO

Project Focus: Transportation Infrastructure, Highway & Roadway Design, Municipal & DOT Projects

Work Setting: On-Site

Salary: $115,000 – $145,000 + Performance-Based Incentives

Recruited Exclusively By: Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

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Position Overview

Are you ready to steer the future of regional infrastructure and move beyond standard design into a high-impact leadership role? We are seeking a Highway Design Project Manager to architect the transportation solutions that connect our communities. In this role, you will not simply manage tasks; you will own the technical delivery and strategic execution of complex roadway projects for DOT and municipal clients, serving as the definitive expert and primary advocate for our clients' visions.

Joining our team means becoming part of a legacy built on technical excellence and a "community-first" mission. We provide an integrated platform where multi-disciplinary collaboration is the standard, not the exception. Here, you will find a culture that invests deeply in your professional trajectory, offering the stability of a half-century-old firm paired with the innovative drive of a modern industry leader. This is your opportunity to build a lasting legacy through projects that define the physical landscape of the region.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Stewardship: Lead and manage the entire lifecycle of highway design projects, ensuring that every roadway and bridge solution is delivered with precision, on schedule, and within budget.

• Multidisciplinary Leadership: Direct and mentor diverse teams of engineers and technical staff, fostering a culture of high performance and technical growth.

• Client Advocacy: Act as the primary point of contact for DOT and municipal stakeholders, translating complex engineering challenges into clear, actionable project alignments.

• Technical Excellence & Compliance: Oversee the application of rigorous DOT standards and permitting requirements, ensuring all deliverables meet the highest quality and regulatory benchmarks.

• Advanced Digital Delivery: Champion the use of Bentley software suites, including MicroStation and OpenRoads, to integrate complex design data into seamless, high-fidelity project models.

• System Integration: Coordinate across transportation planning, traffic engineering, and construction administration to ensure unified project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.

• Licensure: Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of dedicated highway design and project management experience.

• Software Proficiency: Expert command of Bentley software, specifically MicroStation and OpenRoads.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Deep understanding of DOT project delivery processes and standard specifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Regional Expertise: Specific experience managing projects for the Kansas (KDOT) or Oklahoma (ODOT) Departments of Transportation.

• Advanced Leadership: Proven track record of managing multi-million dollar infrastructure portfolios.

• Industry Differentiators: Familiarity with emerging regional standards and multi-state licensure.

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About Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC)

Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC) was founded over 60 years ago with a commitment to applying scientific principles to create opportunity and better the communities we serve. From a small team in 1965 to a powerhouse of over 400 professionals, PEC has grown into a multi-disciplinary firm capable of designing the roads, bridges, and energy systems that power the nation. Our culture is rooted in a "work together, solve together" mentality, ensuring that every employee-owner has the tools to turn big dreams into reality.

About Luxus | AEC Talent Partners

Luxus is an exclusive AEC recruiting firm managing this search on behalf of Professional Engineering Consultants (PEC). We partner with the most prestigious structural, civil, and architectural firms in the country to connect top-tier talent with legacy-building opportunities. Not the perfect fit for this role? We still want to hear from you. Our network is constantly expanding with exclusive, unlisted positions across the AEC sector. Connect with us today to discuss your career trajectory.

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