What’s Awesome About Our Client?
- Rapidly growing western engineering firm formed through the merger of several long‑established regional companies
- Combines the stability and reputation of decades‑old firms with the energy and growth trajectory of a startup
- Strong, long‑standing relationships with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and municipal clients
- Entrepreneurial culture where individuals can help shape the future direction of the firm
- Leadership team with national transportation expertise and extensive DOT relationships across the western U.S.
WHY THIS JOB: TRANSPORTATION PROJECT MANAGER
A well‑established and rapidly growing engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to support its expanding transportation practice across Montana. This position will focus heavily on MDT roadway design projects, providing leadership for project teams while ensuring schedules, budgets, and client expectations are met.
In this role, you’ll oversee transportation projects from early design through delivery, working closely with designers, engineers, and MDT stakeholders. You’ll help guide younger engineers, review technical deliverables, and keep complex projects moving forward efficiently.
This firm has a strong relationship with the MDT, so this role will be able to step directly into active projects while also supporting future growth. The ideal candidate will bring strong roadway design knowledge combined with the ability to manage large, multi-year infrastructure projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a transportation professional who wants to play a meaningful role in the growth of a firm that is actively expanding its transportation practice across the western United States. For the right candidate, the position also offers a clear path toward future leadership opportunities as the team continues to grow.
What You’ll Actually Do:
- Manage MDT roadway design projects from planning through delivery
- Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams
- Serve as the primary point of contact with MDT and project stakeholders
- Manage project schedules, scopes, and budgets
- Review roadway design plans and technical deliverables
- Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers
- Coordinate with survey, traffic, and right‑of‑way teams
- Support proposal development and help position the firm for additional DOT work
- Occasionally support municipal or private infrastructure projects as needed
- Travel periodically within Montana for meetings and project coordination
To Be Successful in This Role, You Will Need:
- Licensed Civil Professional Engineer (PE)
- Strong background in DOT roadway design and project management
- Experience managing large transportation infrastructure projects
- Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation
- Ability to lead design teams and coordinate complex project scopes
- Strong client communication and project leadership skills
- Background in hydraulics/hydrology is a plus
Where and How Much:
- Based in Bozeman, Helena, Billings, or Missoula, MT
- Pay: $88K – $120K+ DOE + annual performance bonus
- Strong benefits including employer covered medical, dental, vision, disability, life and HSA. Generous PTO and continuing education support
- Opportunity for future ownership participation for leadership‑level employees
