Team Leader-Roadway / Senior Project Manager - 1675881 (Austin, TX)

This role involves overseeing transportation design projects for various clients, including TxDOT, municipalities, counties, and toll entities. A strong background in Texas roadway design engineering is essential, along with the ability to collaborate with multiple disciplines, such as roadway drainage, structures, surveying, and others. In-depth knowledge of TxDOT Specifications and the TxDOT Roadway Design Manual is highly desirable.The candidate will lead a team of 2 to 6 professionals in a dynamic engineering environment, handling projects from various delivery methods, including conventional public bidding and design-build.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Lead a team in developing engineering documents that align with client objectives, adhere to schedules, and meet budget constraints.
• Manage and develop engineering designs, encompassing geometric alignments, profiles, cross sections, construction sequencing, and traffic management details.
• Generate engineering documents, including Typical Section Packages, Pavement Design Reports, and Variation/Exception Reports.
• Collaborate with IEA's clients and team members, prepare meeting notes, invoices, and progress reports to support project development.
• Conduct quality control reviews and oversee construction quantity estimates.
• Assume responsibility for project review, sealing, and supervising the work of fellow engineers.
• Act as a representative for the company in professional, civic, and political organizations and activities.
• Pursue additional projects from existing and prospective IEA clients, including client meetings, preparation of pursuit materials, and coordination with discipline leads.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to actively participating in our employee-owned culture.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or its equivalent from an ABET/EAC accredited program.
• Possess Texas Professional Engineering registration, or the ability to obtain it within 6 months.
• Showcase a track record of 12+ years of progressively responsible experience in roadway design and planning, including leadership of engineering teams.
• Strong experience in TxDOT transportation projects is highly preferred.

SKILLS

• Proficiency in MicroStation, GEOPAK, and/or OpenRoads is a prerequisite.
• Capability to prepare contracts, scopes of services, and fee estimates in compliance with TxDOT standards and requirements.
• Familiarity with ProjectWise is considered a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).