Transportation Project Manager

BETA Group, Inc

$112K — $140K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • 8 to 15+ years of relevant experience in highway design and roadway construction
  • Proficient in AutoCAD, Civil3D, and ArcGIS/Pro
  • Experience with AASHTO, RIDOT/MassDOT/ConnDOT design standards
  • Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
  • Must be able to perform fieldwork in varying weather conditions

Responsibilities

  • Lead transportation projects from planning to construction
  • Develop and manage project scope, budgets, and schedules
  • Direct multidisciplinary project teams and ensure collaboration
  • Provide technical leadership on roadway design and compliance
  • Review technical deliverables for quality and constructability
  • Coordinate project permitting and regulatory approvals
  • Mentor junior staff and foster professional development

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule allowing up to 2 days remote work per week
  • Opportunities for employee advancement and career development
  • Pathway to senior management positions
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

We're looking for an experienced Transportation Project Manager to join our growing Rhode Island team. This is an opportunity to lead impactful transportation projects, build strong client relationships, mentor talented professionals, and play an important role in growing BETA's presence throughout Rhode Island and New England.

You'll lead projects from planning and design through permitting, bidding, and construction, while managing scope, budgets, schedules, quality, and client expectations. Your day may include leading project meetings, reviewing roadway designs, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, meeting with RIDOT or municipal clients, visiting project sites, resolving technical challenges, and mentoring engineers and designers.

You'll work on a variety of projects, including:
  • Highway and roadway improvements
  • Complete streets and multimodal transportation
  • Intersection and corridor improvements
  • Sidewalk and ADA improvements
  • Stormwater and drainage
  • Pavement design and rehabilitation
  • Municipal and DOT projects
  • Construction administration and support


Responsibilities:
  • Lead transportation projects from planning and conceptual design through final design, bidding, and construction
  • Develop and manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and deliverables
  • Direct multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating engineers, designers, environmental professionals, and other technical specialists
  • Provide technical leadership for roadway and highway design, including geometric design, grading, drainage, traffic control, ADA compliance, and pavement design
  • Review plans, specifications, calculations, reports, and other technical deliverables to ensure accuracy, quality, and constructability
  • Ensure projects comply with applicable RIDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, MUTCD, and other regulatory and design standards
  • Coordinate permitting, agency approvals, and regulatory requirements throughout project development
  • Support construction administration and resolve design, field, and constructability issues as they arise
  • Lead QA/QC efforts and maintain BETA's standards for technical excellence
  • Serve as a trusted point of contact for clients, municipalities, agencies, contractors, and other project stakeholders
  • Represent BETA at client meetings, public presentations, agency coordination meetings, and project reviews
  • Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff, providing technical guidance and opportunities for professional growth
  • Support proposal development, interviews, and strategic business development initiatives
  • Cultivate new and existing client relationships and identify opportunities to expand BETA's transportation services throughout Rhode Island and New England
  • Collaborate with BETA's New England offices to leverage regional expertise and resources to deliver successful projects


Preferred location is BETA's Lincoln, RI office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.

Growth Opportunities:
  • BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement and career development
  • Leads to potential advancement to more senior management positions


Requirements

Required Experience/Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, or related field
  • Professional Engineer (PE) License
  • 8 to 15+ years of related engineering experience in highway design, stormwater management, ADA compliance, and roadway construction practices
  • Proficient with AutoCAD, Civil3D, and ArcGIS/Pro
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Experience with AASHTO, RIDOT/MassDOT/ConnDOT design standards, MUTCD
  • Experience with RIDEM and CRMC permitting regulations
  • Strong technical aptitude and an eagerness to learn
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
  • Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway, sidewalk, and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
  • Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
  • Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
  • Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
  • Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience/Skills:
  • Experience with AutoCAD Storm and Sanitary & HydroCAD
  • OSHA Certifications (OSHA 10-Construction, OSHA 40-HAZWOPER, OSHA Confined Space Entry, etc...)
  • Project Management experience

Salary Description

$112,000-$140,000 or commensurate

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