Highway Design Project Manager

Location: Kansas City, MO
Office: Kansas City
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview

We’re looking for a Highway Design Project Manager to lead talented project design teams in delivering highway and bridge projects for DOT clients.

This role is perfect for a motivated civil engineer who thrives on leading teams, solving complex transportation challenges, and working directly with clients. You’ll have the opportunity to shape the future of transportation infrastructure, energize communities, and build purpose for yourself and your team.

Our transportation division provides a wide range of services, including:

• Transportation planning

• Roadway and bridge design

• Traffic engineering

• Construction administration

This is a client-facing leadership position that supports both personal and professional growth in the transportation engineering field. We offer a collaborative work environment, comprehensive healthcare benefits, a wellness program, and many opportunities to engage in philanthropy and community impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage highway design projects from concept to completion for DOT and municipal clients.

• Direct multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality roadway and bridge design solutions.

• Serve as the primary client liaison, ensuring strong communication, responsiveness, and project success.

• Oversee project schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables to ensure compliance with client standards.

• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and technical staff.

• Collaborate with internal teams on transportation planning, traffic engineering, and construction administration tasks.

• Apply DOT standards, guidelines, and permitting processes to all project phases.

• Utilize Bentley Products (MicroStation and OpenRoads) for roadway and highway design.

Required Qualifications

• B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college (required).

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of practice (required).

• 5+ years of highway design project management experience.

• Experience with Kansas or Oklahoma DOT design projects (preferred).

• Familiarity with Kansas or Oklahoma DOT standards and practices.

• Proficiency with Bentley Products – MicroStation and OpenRoads.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience and location.

• Healthcare benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Wellness program supporting employee health and well-being.

• Opportunities to engage in philanthropy and community-focused initiatives.

• Paid time off, retirement savings plan, and professional development support.

• Collaborative team culture focused on innovation, inclusivity, and growth.

Why Join This Team

You’ll join a growing, mission-driven transportation engineering team that is committed to improving communities through infrastructure. If you’re passionate about guiding teams, solving design challenges, and building meaningful client relationships, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.

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