NWA Transportation Project Management and Design Lead

Are you a highly motivated and experienced civil engineer with a passion for transportation? Do you have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects?

If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a dynamic Senior Transportation Project Manager in our Rogers, AR Office .

This position offers a vast array of experience and exposure through serving as a senior project manager and design lead for our Arkansas transportation clients including ArDOT, county and municipal roadway clients.

This position would also include the opportunity to grow our business through client relationships and team development as Northwest Arkansas is a growing market.

Through joining FNI, you will see that not only are we invested in growing this market but we want to grow future leaders and technical experts and are deeply committed to employee development and training.

Project Management : client communication and reporting responsibilities, management of deadlines and project deliverables, project execution and quality management, agency coordination, scope and fee development along with project scheduling and tracking of activities

Leadership and Mentoring : Serving as the technical lead in organizing and executing a program of project designs across our transportation practice.

Training younger staff in sound design practices.

Business Development : Assisting in pursuing future project opportunities, including events, conferences, and other networking activities

Technical Expertise : Leading and managing the analysis, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and technical reports for our transportation clients

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

8+ years of experience in roadway design with at least 3+ years of progressive project management experience

Arkansas Professional Engineering license (or the ability to become licensed in Arkansas within 6 months)

Strong technical skills in roadway and drainage design

Experience with MicroStation and Geopak / Open Roads

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in working on or with the Arkansas Department of Transportation and understanding their design requirements

Traffic engineering experience, evaluation or design

Client communication and reporting, management of deadlines and project deliverables, project execution and quality management, agency coordination, scope and fee development along with project scheduling and tracking of activities

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For almost 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs : developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.

We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work.

Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States.