Transportation Project Manager

About the role

GBA is seeking a Civil Engineer to join our Roadways/Municipal Transportation Group in the Austin, TX office. This position involves managing and leading the design of transportation projects, building multidisciplinary project teams, and mentoring less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the design of transportation projects, including feasibility studies, roadway reconstruction and rehabilitation, intersections, local streets, arterials, FM/RM roadways, sidewalks, and ADA facilities.
• Build and lead multidisciplinary project teams, providing technical guidance and hands-on support.
• Plan, organize, and monitor project scope, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
• Mentor and coach less experienced staff, supporting their technical development and career growth.
• Sustain and strengthen relationships with existing clients while developing new client partnerships.
• Participate in business development activities, including proposals, client meetings, and marketing efforts to grow GBA’s presence in the Austin and Central Texas market.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality, coordinated solutions that meet client and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas (required).
• 10+ years of experience in transportation project design, plan development, and project delivery.
• Minimum 2 years of project and staff management experience (5+ years preferred).
• Proven ability to lead design teams across a variety of transportation project types.
• Experience developing and negotiating project scopes and fees, and managing budgets and schedules.
• Proficiency with Bentley MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles, practices, and regulatory requirements in Texas.
• Local Government Project Procedures certification (preferred).
• Established presence or strong relationship-building ability in the Central Texas market.
• Experience with project pursuits, proposal development, and client presentations.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels, both internally and externally.

Qualifications

• Primarily office-based, with time spent in client meetings and business development activities as needed.

Skills

• Project Management
• Team Leadership
• Technical Guidance
• Client Relationship Building
• Business Development
• Proposal Development
• Communication Skills

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, accident, and disability coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness initiatives.
• Paid company holidays, floating holidays, and flexible time off.
• Professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement opportunities.

Pay

TBD

Schedule

Primarily office-based, with time spent in client meetings and business development activities as needed.