Senior Project Delivery Leader

RK&K • Austin, TX

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About The Position

RK&K is seeking a dynamic Senior Project Delivery Leader / Senior Project
Manager to help support and grow our Texas transportation team.  The successful
candidate will manage roadway projects (schematic and PS&E); recruit, mentor and
train a team of transportation engineers; and support marketing/business
development efforts across the Lone Star State.   This is an outstanding
opportunity to help build, develop and lead a group of transportation
professionals while delivering projects in Texas and supporting our broader
(non-Texas) company portfolio of work.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program
• Fifteen (15) + years of experience in civil engineering design and/or transportation/highway engineering
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas (or ability to obtain)
• Expertise in OpenRoads Designer / Microstation / Geopak / InRoads and strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong understanding of AASHTO, State and local design criteria
• Strong understanding of highway construction means and methods
• Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver large, complex transportation projects
• Ability to think strategically and solve complex, multi-faceted problems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams
• Strong understanding of highway design standards, current software and other highway design manuals, trends and guidelines
• Strong contract management skills (negotiations, fee development, scope development and implementation, invoicing and progress reporting, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Proven track record of winning and successfully delivering work (preferably with the Texas Department of Transportation and/or Texas municipalities)
• Involvement with relevant Professional Societies

Responsibilities

• Lead large and multifaceted transportation design projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Review and certify engineering plans, models and documents to meet quality control goals and standards
• Identify and develop design and route options; evaluate options to identify a recommended solution
• Mentor engineering and technician staff on transportation design tasks
• Produce and oversee development of conceptual designs and schematics
• Produce and oversee development of construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates
• Prepare for and facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans
• Direct project staff and sub-consultants on various projects and assignments
• Serve as liaison between clients and firm
• Coordinate and develop relationships with clients, consultants, government agencies, and project staff
• Support proposal and business development efforts
• Manage contracts, schedules and budgets
• Provide input and assist with development/implementation of strategies geared toward achieving RK&K’s growth goals within the Texas market.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Dynamic, growing office
• Much, much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior