Job Description
Job Listing ID:
4497571 Job Title:
Senior Transportation Design Engineering Project Manager - 495 Application Deadline:
08/19/2026 Job Location:
Salem
Date Posted:
05/22/2026 Hours Worked Per Week:
40 Shift:
Day Shift Duration of Job:
Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly.
(Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.) Job Summary:
Senior Transportation Design Engineering Project Manager As a Senior Transportation Design Engineering Project Manager you will be a member of the DKS leadership team and will work closely with both local and cross-office teams to win and deliver work in our Transportation Engineering practice (focused on PS& E for transportation elements such as traffic signals, roadway lighting, signing/striping, temporary traffic control, ITS, and transportation related fiber optic communications). What will you be doing?
Develop new client relationships for DKS and build on current client relationships, including partnerships with other consulting firms Win and manage a variety of transportation engineering projects that you are passionate about, including all elements of the project life-cycle (pre-positioning, pursuit, negotiations, project planning, technical delivery, financial management, etc.) Assure client satisfaction through implementation of our Client Experience (CX) and QC/QA initiatives Work with, train, and mentor less experienced staff Don't meet every requirement? At DKS Associates, we are dedicated to building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, so even if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we strongly encourage you to apply. You may be just who we're looking for. What are we looking for?
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation, or similar field
10+ years of experience in the transportation engineering consulting industry
Ability to immediately support business development by securing pursuits
Project management experience on a variety of transportation engineering projects
PE license required
Working knowledge of industry practices and regulations
Strong knowledge of (and built relationships with) the local client base desired
Strong written and verbal communication skills Pay Ranges:
Senior Project Manager:
$150,500 - $172,500 per year DKS Associates is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to status as a protected veteran or a qualified individual with a disability, or other protected status such as race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age. You can find a complete job description on our careers page: https://www.dksassociates.com/careers/ Job Classification:
Civil Engineers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages,
employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Licenses/Certifications
Required:
Engineers, Registered Professional Compensation
Salary:
$150,500.00 to $172,500.00 per Year Depending on Experience
Benefits Offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation, Sick Leave, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Profit Sharing, Retirement, Travel Expenses, Education Reimbursement Job Requirements
Experience Required:
At least 10 years
Education Required:
Bachelors Minimum Age:
N/A
Major:
Civil Engineering Gender:
N/A
