Civil Roadway Sr. Project Manager

6 days ago

Houston, TX, United States Gradient Group LLC Full time

Civil Roadway Sr. Project Manager (PE)

Gradient is a civil engineering and planning firm serving a range of public sector clients. Our culture is collaborative, fast-moving, and supportive, offering opportunities to lead meaningful projects while growing your technical and managerial skills. At Gradient, we value initiative, clear communication, and professional development across all levels.

We're seeking a Sr. Roadway Project Manager with strong leadership skills and 8+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project delivery. This role is ideal for someone ready to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure high-quality outcomes on municipal and transportation projects across Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Project Oversight & Delivery
  • Manage the full project lifecycle for roadway and civil infrastructure projects, including design oversight, production, QA/QC, scheduling, and construction support.
  • Lead the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports, ensuring compliance with agency standards and client expectations.
  • Oversee the development of roadway design components such as alignment, typical sections, and profiles with consideration of ROW, utilities, drainage, and constructability.
  • Team Leadership & Mentorship
  • Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineers-in-training (EITs), designers, and junior project managers.
  • Foster a positive, collaborative working environment that encourages open communication and shared learning.
  • Coordinate internal resources and staff workloads to meet project deadlines and budgets.
  • Client & Stakeholder Coordination
  • Serve as primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and reviewing agencies.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with municipal clients, TxDOT, and subconsultants.
  • Lead progress meetings, technical presentations, and project coordination calls as needed.
  • Quality Control & Standards
  • Champion QA/QC procedures across project deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency.
  • Monitor budgets, schedules, and project performance, and proactively adjust course as needed to deliver successful outcomes.
  • Business Development Support
  • Collaborate with leadership on proposals, scopes, and fees.
  • Identify opportunities for follow-on work and maintain awareness of upcoming agency solicitations and funding initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.
  • Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.
  • 8+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project management, including direct experience with municipal roadway projects.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D software is required. Experience in MicroStation, OpenRoads and ProjectWise experience are a plus.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office and Bluebeam.
  • TxDOT experience is preferred.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Committed to producing high-quality work and meeting project goals.
  • Must be authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Compensation

Salary will be determined based on experience.

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