Transportation Project Manager

Civil Science is seeking an experienced Transportation Design Project Manager to support and grow our Utah transportation practice. This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with deep transportation design experience, a strong background delivering DOT and municipal projects, and a genuine interest in mentoring emerging engineers and project leaders. As a key member of our transportation group, you'll lead transportation design projects from pursuit through delivery, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and overall project performance while serving as a primary point of contact for UDOT and municipal clients. You'll coordinate multidisciplinary teams, provide technical oversight across roadway and related transportation design efforts, ensure adherence to agency standards and project requirements, and help stabilize and lead active project opportunities in northern Utah. This role also includes building client relationships, supporting business development and proposals, collaborating with leadership on strategic growth initiatives, and coaching team members in a collaborative, high-performing employee-owned environment. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Utah licensure required or ability to obtain within three months of hire. Minimum 12 years of relevant transportation design experience. Experience delivering DOT and/or municipal transportation projects. Proven ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, scope, schedule, and budget. Strong understanding of roadway, drainage, utility, or traffic design. Excellent communication, client management, organization, and leadership skills. Preferred Experience UDOT project experience or strong familiarity with Utah agencies. Experience with ProjectWise, Bluebeam, or similar tools. Experience supporting proposal development or business development efforts. Previous experience mentoring or supervising staff. Physical Requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds at times. Must be able to work on active project or construction sites, which may include uneven terrain, exposure to varying weather conditions, and moderate to high noise levels. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Why Join Civil Science? Ownership in Your Future: At Civil Science, we’re proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you’ll have the chance to grow your career and save for retirement. Room to Grow: Say goodbye to corporate red tape. Our agile structure empowers you to take ownership of projects, explore new roles, and accelerate your career. Work-Life Harmony: Your time outside of work matters. We offer flexibility to ensure your career complements your personal life. Comprehensive Benefits (Fulltime Employees): Enjoy three weeks of PTO, eight holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan. About Civil Science Civil Science isn’t just another engineering firm—we’re a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise and a bold vision for the future. Our team of talented engineers, surveyors, planners, and technicians partners with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver innovative and impactful solutions. At Civil Science, we believe in investing in our people. As an employee-owner, you’ll enjoy unmatched opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth, all within a culture that values collaboration, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. If you’re ready to join a firm that’s shaping the future of civil engineering, we’d love to have you on our team! Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review. Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status). Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.