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Project Manager

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In-Office
Lakewood, CO, USA
130K-155K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Lakewood, CO, USA
130K-155K Annually
Senior level
The Project Manager will lead transportation planning and design projects, mentor staff, and manage client relationships while ensuring quality control and compliance with design standards.
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Job Summary & Responsibilities

RK&K’s Colorado Design group is growing! We are excited to add a dynamic Transportation Project Manager (PM) to our team. This exceptional opportunity entails spearheading a range of current and upcoming multi-modal transportation planning and design projects across Colorado, as well as within our broader company portfolio. We can’t wait for you to join us in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure with RK&K. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to deliver complex projects across RK&K’s footprint and join a team in a Strategic Growth market.

 Essential Functions

  • Lead multi-modal transportation planning and design projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment. Transportation projects could include interchanges; highway widening and reconstruction; new streets; intersection improvements; ADA; sidewalks and trails; and facility improvements.
  • Review and certify engineering plans, models and documents to meet quality control goals and standards of care
  • Analyze and develop interchange alternative studies to meet purpose and need and recommend design solutions
  • Mentor junior engineering and technician staff on transportation design tasks
  • Strong understanding of multi-modal transportation design standards, current software and other transportation design manuals, trends and guidelines
  • Produce and oversee 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 across RK&K

Required Skills and Experience

  • Ten (10) + years of experience in civil engineering design and/or transportation/highway engineering
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license 
  • Experience using OpenRoads Designer / Microstation / InRoads and strong proficiency in Microsoft Products
  • Strong understanding of Federal, State and local design criteria

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Previous experience with Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and local municipalities 
  • Involvement with relevant Professional Societies

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

  • Paid time off
  • Hybrid work (home and office)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
  • Paid parental leave
  • Wellness programs and employee resource groups
  • Career Development
  • Matching 401(k) plan
  • Paid Holidays
  • Much Much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work.  What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

 Design your career at RK&K, Apply Today!

 Salary range: $130,148 - $155,000 - Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

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