Project Manager - Transportation

Project Manager - Transportation Waggoner Engineering, Inc. - 3.8 Huntsville, AL Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Career development plan Referral program Qualifications Regulatory compliance Bachelor's degree Construction regulations Bachelor's degree in civil engineering Cross-functional collaboration Full Job Description Description Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager - Transportation to join our team in either Huntsville or Birmingham, AL . This role supports our continued growth and offers the opportunity to work on (or support) meaningful projects alongside a collaborative, experienced team. You'll have the chance to build your career while contributing to impactful solutions across the communities we serve. Key Responsibilities Support the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects, with a primary focus on roadway design, while assisting with projects involving traffic engineering, multimodal planning, and related services. Assist with project management activities, including scope, schedule, and budget tracking, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. Contribute to business development efforts by supporting proposal preparation, identifying potential opportunities, and assisting in maintaining client relationships with municipalities, counties, and state agencies. Apply engineering principles to develop technical designs and analyses, ensuring compliance with applicable standards, guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Participate in QA/QC processes to help ensure the delivery of high-quality, accurate, and technically sound work products. Coordinate with internal teams—including Planning, Survey, Environmental, H&H, Structural, and Construction—to support integrated project delivery. Provide technical support during project development and, as needed, assist with construction-phase services and field coordination. Collaborate with senior staff and leadership to implement project strategies and contribute to continuous improvement of processes and deliverables. Mentor and provide guidance to junior engineers, designers, and technicians, supporting team development and knowledge sharing. What you'll need Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience. Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) preferred. Ability to obtain PE within six months of hiring, required. Ability to obtain licensure in additional states where Waggoner practices, as needed. Relevant certifications (e.g., PTOE, PMP, DBIA) are a plus. Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences. Working knowledge of federal, state, and local engineering regulations and design standards for transportation projects. Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams. Understanding of construction processes and practices to support constructability and field coordination. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities. #LI-SG1 Why Join Our Team We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with! Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including: WEI Incentive Program Healthy Workplace Program Employee Referral Bonus Competitive Health Benefits Career Development and Training Flexible/Hybrid Schedule Community Service Opportunities Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. About Waggoner Waggoner is a multidisciplinary infrastructure and advisory firm focused on transforming communities and advancing the systems that support them. Our teams bring together engineering, science, business, environmental expertise, digital innovation, program delivery, and strategic insight to solve complex challenges facing communities, industries, and governments. We believe infrastructure is more than projects - it is the foundation of resilient communities, economic opportunity, and a stronger future. By integrating technical excellence with environmental stewardship, data-driven insights, and collaborative problem solving, Waggoner helps our clients realize what's possible and delivers solutions that create lasting impact for the people and places we serve. Our culture is built on integrity, accountability, collaboration, and excellence. We empower talented professionals to lead, innovate, and work across disciplines to deliver meaningful outcomes for our clients and communities. Our Vision To be the trusted partner organizations turn to for integrated solutions that strengthen communities, advance infrastructure, and solve complex challenges. Our Mission Transforming communities. To improve the quality of life for our clients, communities, and employees by delivering innovative, resilient, and sustainable solutions that make a lasting difference. Our hiring process Stage 1: Applied Stage 2: Initial Screening Stage 3: 1st Interview Stage 4: Offer Stage 5: Hired