Senior Highway Engineer - Project Manager

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Morrisonmaierle · Helena, MT

$100K–$130K/yrFull-timeOn-site1mo ago

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As a Senior Transportation Project Manager, you will lead the successful delivery of roadway and transportation projects for state and local DOT clients. This role is focused on project execution, client management, and team leadership-overseeing projects from scoping through final delivery. You'll work across a range of projects, including urban and rural roadway design, multimodal improvements, and bridge-related coordination, while building strong client relationships and supporting targeted business development efforts. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced engineer who enjoys owning projects, guiding teams, and delivering high-quality work. These responsibilities include: Lead transportation projects from initiation through completion, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget performance. Serve as the primary point of contact for DOT and agency clients, building strong, trusted relationships. Oversee design development for roadway and multimodal projects, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with project goals. Coordinate internal teams and subconsultants to deliver high-quality, on-time results Execute QA/QC processes across all project deliverables. Support and contribute to proposals, scope development, and project pursuit efforts. Analyze engineering challenges and develop practical, cost-effective design solutions. Engage with stakeholders, including agencies and community members, to communicate project goals and progress. Mentor and support junior staff, providing guidance on both technical work and project delivery. At Morrison-Maierle, we're more than engineers, surveyors, planners, and scientists-we're community builder

Benefits

As an employee-owned firm, we offer a total rewards package designed to support your health, growth, and long-term financial success-while ensuring you share in the value you help create.$100,000 to $130,000 base pay (DOE)Annual bonuses because your contributions matterOwnership through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP); 100% company-paid ownership contributions90% company paid shared health plan premiumsPaid time off in year one for the things you love to doPaid parental leave and volunteer time offSix paid company holidaysTwo floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life401(k) matching programAD&D Insurance, Short/Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance paid by the companyFlexible work schedule arrangementsYOUR STRENGTHSProfessional Engineer (PE) license required, or ability to obtain licensure within a defined timeframeProject Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus, but not requiredBachelor's degree in civil or construction engineering or equivalent from an ABET-accredited institutionProgressive experience in highway and transportation engineering with demonstrated growth in technical and leadership responsibilityExperience serving as a technical mentor, reviewer, or discipline resource for other engineersAdvanced project management experience leading complex projects and teamsStrong financial, project profitability, and operational planning acumenWorking knowledge of civil engineering transportation DOT regulations and processesUnderstanding of design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil3D, Blue Beam)Demonstrated ability to develop and grow client relationships and generate new business opportunitiesA valid driver's license and an insurable driving record is required for periodic travelDeepen your career in transportation project management with a team that values ownership, technical excellence, and long-term growth.Health insurance401(k)Flexible scheduleEquity / stock optionsPerformance bonusParental leave

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ENGINEERS | SURVEYORS | PLANNERS | SCIENTISTS Morrison-Maierle is a 100% employee-owned firm specializing in integrated consulting and design services in engineering, planning, surveying, and science. As a trusted partner to our clients, we deliver reliable, high-quality results, grounded in a deep understanding of local context and regional needs. Position: Senior Highway Engineer - Project Manager Job status: Exempt-salaried Location: Helena, MT (Relocation assistance provided) Lead complex transportation projects while deepening your impact as a trusted project manager for DOT clients.

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