Project Manager

Sr. Project Manager – Transportation (TxDOT)Freese and Nichols is looking for Sr. Project Manager – Transportation (TxDOT) in Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Frisco, Harlingen, Lubbock, San Antonio, or San Marcos, Texas. As Sr. Project Manager, you will build and maintain TxDOT client relationships, lead pursuits, and deliver transportation design projects as a seller-doer.What You'll DoBuild and strengthen TxDOT relationships that position you to identify, shape, and win workLead TxDOT pursuits, including teaming strategy, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and win plansManage TxDOT transportation design projects from kickoff through delivery, coordinating internal teams and subconsultantsDevelop scopes, schedules, and fees that align to TxDOT requirements and client expectationsProvide technical direction and quality oversight to ensure accurate, consistent deliverablesNavigate TxDOT processes and compliance requirements to keep projects on trackMentor and develop staff to grow delivery capacity and strengthen TxDOT-facing expertisePartner with transportation leadership to expand presence in key Texas marketsRequiredBachelor's degree in engineeringProfessional Engineer (PE)8+ years of experience, including experience making independent decisions on engineering problems and methodsExperience leading transportation design projects for TxDOT or TxDOT-focused clientsAbility to lead pursuit-to-delivery work, including client engagement, team coordination, and deliverable qualityPreferredEstablished TxDOT relationships and a track record of winning transportation workTxDOT-related pre-certifications aligned to transportation design servicesExperience serving as project manager for large, complex transportation projectsExperience with TxDOT procurement practices, contracting approaches, and selection processesActive participation in professional organizations and continuing education