Civil Roadway Engineering Manager (Houston)Gradient Group, LLC • Houston, TX, US

Civil Roadway Engineering Manager (Houston)

Gradient Group, LLC • Houston, TX, US

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Roadway Engineering Manager (PE)

Gradient is a civil engineering and planning firm serving a range of public sector clients. Our culture is collaborative, fast-moving, and supportive, offering opportunities to lead meaningful projects while growing your technical and managerial skills. At Gradient, we value initiative, clear communication, and professional development across all levels.

Were seeking a Roadway Manager with strong leadership skills and 8+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project delivery. This role is ideal for someone ready to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure high-quality outcomes on municipal and transportation projects across Texas.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Oversight & Delivery
Manage the full project lifecycle for roadway and civil infrastructure projects, including design oversight, production, QA / QC, scheduling, and construction support.
Lead the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports, ensuring compliance with agency standards and client expectations.
Oversee the development of roadway design components such as alignment, typical sections, and profiles with consideration of ROW, utilities, drainage, and constructability.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineers-in-training (EITs), designers, and junior project managers.
Foster a positive, collaborative working environment that encourages open communication and shared learning.
Coordinate internal resources and staff workloads to meet project deadlines and budgets.
Client & Stakeholder Coordination
Serve as primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and reviewing agencies.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with municipal clients, TxDOT, and subconsultants.
Lead progress meetings, technical presentations, and project coordination calls as needed.
Quality Control & Standards
Champion QA / QC procedures across project deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Monitor budgets, schedules, and project performance, and proactively adjust course as needed to deliver successful outcomes.
Business Development Support
Collaborate with leadership on proposals, scopes, and fees.
Identify opportunities for follow-on work and maintain awareness of upcoming agency solicitations and funding initiatives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university.

Texas Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.

8+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project management, including direct experience with municipal roadway projects.

Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D software is required. Experience in MicroStation, OpenRoads and ProjectWise experience are a plus.

Strong working knowledge of MS Office and Bluebeam.

TxDOT experience is preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Committed to producing high-quality work and meeting project goals.

Must be authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Compensation

Salary will be determined based on experience.

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Civil Engineering Manager • Houston, TX, US