TKDA
Highway Design
ProjectManager/PE,Civil-HighwayDesign
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Manager candidates.
“Project Manager / PE, Civil - Highway Design at TKDA. Skills: Highway design, Project management, Business development. Lead projects for designing infrastructure. Work with clients”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver profitable projects efficiently
Industry & Context.
Risk mitigation
Travel may be required, Valid Driver's License, Clean driving record
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin, 5-10 years highway design experience, 3 years managing multi-disciplined teams, Working knowledge of project development process, Previous business development experience, Interpersonal skills, Effective verbal communication, Effective written communication, Ability to write proposals, Ability to write specifications, Ability to lead project team meetings, Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Experience with MicroStation, Experience with OpenRoads, Valid Driver's License, Clean driving record
Nice to Have
Experience with multi-disciplined team, Desire to coach and mentor, Working knowledge of WI DOT standards, Professional registration in 2+ states
What You'll Do.
Lead projects for designing infrastructure
Cultivate client relations
Maintain client relations
Track prospective opportunities
Deliver client presentations
Coordinate engineer activities
Coordinate technician activities
Coordinate production staff activities
Prepare specifications
Prepare communications
Track business opportunities
Cross-sell consulting services
Create business development plans
Create market development plans
Conduct client meetings
Conduct internal meetings
Conduct reviews with agencies
Supervise design development
Supervise technical development
Ensure project goals met
Deliver profitable projects
Prepare design calculations
Prepare plans for highway design
Contribute to professional development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Multi-disciplined team; Cross-disciplined consulting services; Multi-disciplinary environment
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Client presentations; Technical writing
Process & Methodology
Project management, Staffing, Time constraints, Budget constraints
Full Job Description
## Description As a Professional Engineer / Project Manager, you will lead projects for designing complex, safe, and efficient transportation infrastructure systems. You will work with clients to provide a full complement of services, including sustainable transportation planning, geometric layouts, multimodal planning, preliminary engineering and final design. This position will report to the Highway Group Manager and will lead projects in the Greater Milwaukee market. We take a “Seller-Doer” approach to business development. You will collaborate with the Highway Group Manager and the Vice President of Surface Transportation Engineering to further advance our services and enhance our reputation by contributing to the development of marketing plans, cultivating / maintaining relations with clients and agency representatives, tracking prospective opportunities, developing proposals, and delivering client presentations. Our employee-owned, multi-disciplined team thrives on collaboration and innovation, ensuring every project is optimized for cost efficiency and risk mitigation. Join us to make a tangible difference in the communities we serve, while advancing your career in a supportive, hybrid work environment. Let’s build a better future together! Hybrid Work Environment: Tuesday - Thursday In-Office | Monday & Friday WFH ## Responsibilities Establish work plans and staffing for project phases Coordinate activities of engineers, technicians, and production staff Prepare reports, specifications, and communications Collaborate with Vice President of Surface Transportation to track prospective business opportunities and cross-sell multi-disciplined consulting services and contributing to the creation of annual business/market development plans Conduct client and internal meetings, and reviews with governing agencies Supervise design and technical development Ensure project goals are met within time and budget constraints Deliver profitable projects efficiently P
Applying for this Project Manager / PE, Civil - Highway Design role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Lever
- Lever uses a streamlined one-page form — apply in under 5 minutes.
- LinkedIn import works well; review parsed data before submitting.
- The cover letter field is optional but visible to reviewers — use it to differentiate.
- Referral codes from employees can significantly boost visibility of your application.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about TKDA?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.