Senior Transportation Project Manager

Senior Transportation Project Manager
ms consultants, inc.
Indianapolis, IN

Are you ready to take your engineering career to the next level? We are looking for a dynamic Senior Roadway Project Manager to join our growing Transportation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact transportation projects, work with talented engineers and professionals, and help shape the future of Indiana’s roadways. If you’re passionate about making a difference in transportation design and enjoy collaborating with innovative teams, this is the role for you!

We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer paid time off, flexible schedules, and company-paid holidays to support your needs. Our commitment to balance also includes a hybrid work option, allowing you to split your time between the office and home. Additionally, select positions may offer the opportunity for full-time remote work, depending on the role and its requirements.

About the Transportation Business Unit

At ms consultants, our Transportation Business Unit is dedicated to delivering top-notch engineering services for a wide variety of transportation projects—ranging from massive interstate systems to local township roads. We focus on roadway design, bridge rehabilitation, sustainable transportation solutions, and environmental documentation. Our collaborative team of highway, structural, traffic, water resources, and environmental engineers work together to deliver creative, cost-effective solutions that stand the test of time.

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Roadway Engineer/Project Manager, you’ll play a crucial role in the design, development, and successful execution of major transportation projects across Indiana. Your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and Manage Projects: Take ownership of projects from start to finish, leading roadway design and plan preparation for highway projects while ensuring they are on track and within budget.
• Drive Project Success: Collaborate with your team, report progress to transportation leaders, and ensure smooth project execution through effective scheduling, coordination, and progress reporting.
• Shape Proposals and Estimates: Develop compelling project proposals and accurate cost estimates that position us as a leader in the industry.
• Innovate and Collaborate: Partner with your team to bring creative ideas to the table, offering strategic insights that set us apart from our competitors.
• Shape the Future: Your leadership and technical expertise will directly influence the future of transportation infrastructure, making a lasting impact on communities across Indiana.

What We’re Looking For:

The ideal candidate will bring a blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and a collaborative spirit. You will also bring:

Education and Experience

• BSCE from an ABET-accredited College or University.
• Proven experience in the professional design and preparation of plans for both interstate and local road/street projects.
• A Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred (or the ability to obtain it within six months of employment).

Skills & Knowledge:

• A passion for teamwork, innovation, and driving project success!
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with others
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO, FHWA, and INDOT standards (preferred)
• Familiarity with Alternative Delivery Projects is a plus
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads (preferred, but not required)

Why Choose ms consultants? 

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with comp