Senior Project Manager - Transportation | Charlotte, NC

Our client is seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the continued growth of its active transportation and greenway infrastructure practice in Charlotte, North Carolina. This leadership opportunity is ideal for an experienced transportation professional passionate about creating connected, sustainable, and community-focused infrastructure projects.

Our client is a multidisciplinary engineering and design consultancy delivering planning, transportation, civil engineering, and landscape solutions across a broad range of public and private sector developments. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing greenways, shared-use paths, bicycle facilities, pedestrian corridors, and multimodal transportation projects from planning through construction.

responsibilities.

• Lead the delivery of active transportation and greenway projects from concept development through construction administration

• Act as the primary liaison between clients, stakeholders, agencies, consultants, and internal project teams

• Manage project schedules, staffing plans, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful execution

• Oversee permitting coordination and regulatory approvals with local and state agencies

• Review technical documentation including design plans, reports, specifications, and construction packages

• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and external consultants to maintain project alignment and quality standards

• Identify and mitigate project risks while proactively resolving technical and design challenges

• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, presentations, and client relationship management

• Mentor junior engineers and project staff, fostering technical growth and collaborative team culture

• Prepare progress reports, financial updates, and project status presentations for leadership and clients

• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for repeat work and market expansion

• Ensure projects comply with transportation design standards, regulations, and best practices

qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with ability to obtain additional state registrations as needed

• Minimum 8 years of transportation or civil engineering design experience

• Strong background in active transportation, greenway, pedestrian, and multimodal infrastructure projects

• Proficiency with Civil 3D required; MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer experience preferred

• Strong understanding of NACTO, AASHTO, and related transportation design standards

• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, and risk mitigation

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Proven leadership experience mentoring teams and coordinating multidisciplinary projects

• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain long-term client relationships

salary.

Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

benefits.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Retirement savings plan with employer contribution

• Performance-based bonus opportunities

• Flexible work arrangements

• Generous paid time off

• Professional development and continuing education support

• Career advancement opportunities within a growing organisation

• Employee wellness and assistance programs

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

If you are looking for an opportunity to help shape sustainable transportation networks and lead impactful infrastructure projects, apply today.

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