Transportation Design Project Manager
Civil Science is seeking an experienced Transportation Design Project Manager to lead impactful roadway and transportation projects across Idaho. This opportunity is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer with a strong background managing ITD and LHTAC Federal Aid projects, established agency relationships, and a genuine interest in mentoring teams and building long-term client partnerships.
As a key member of our transportation group, you’ll manage projects from planning through final design, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and delivery while serving as a primary point of contact for clients including ITD, LHTAC, cities, counties, and highway districts. You’ll lead multidisciplinary design teams, ensure compliance with ITD standards, the ITD Roadway Design Manual, the AASHTO Green Book, and applicable federal requirements, and provide technical oversight using MicroStation/ OpenRoads and Bluebeam. This role also includes collaborating directly with agency partners, attending transportation conferences and industry events, supporting proposals and follow-on work, and mentoring engineers and designers in a collaborative, high-performing environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- Idaho Professional Engineer (PE) license (or ability to obtain within six months)
- Minimum 8 years of relevant transportation design and project management experience.
- Previous ITD or LHTAC Federal Aid Transportation Design and Project Management experience.
- Proficiency in MicroStation/ OpenRoads and Bluebeam.
- Strong working knowledge of the ITD Roadway Design Manual and AASHTO Green Book.
- Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
Preferred Experience
- Existing relationships with ITD, Idaho cities, counties, and highway districts.
- Experience supporting business development or proposal efforts.
- Active involvement in professional or transportation industry organizations.
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 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!
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