Project Delivery Leader, Transportation

RK&K is seeking a Project Delivery Leader, Transportation to play a key role in the planning, design, and delivery of Transportation Projects throughout the firm. In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers and project managers on projects of all delivery types.

Essential Function

• Lead and manage transportation design projects in a dynamic, team-oriented environment, serving as Project/Program and Contractual Manager on various assignments in Viriginia and across the RK&K portfolio.
• Serve as a key liaison between clients, contractors, internal teams, and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Apply Highway Design Standards and guidelines to produce accurate construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates using tools such as OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Ensure quality control, compliance with client requirements, and adherence to industry standards across all phases of project development.
• Mentor junior engineers, support career development, and direct project staff and sub-consultants.
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, plan approvals, and technical presentations, maintaining strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across offices to deliver innovative, cost-effective design solutions and stay current with industry trends and delivery methods.
• Participate in business development, marketing efforts, proposal writing, and alternative delivery pursuits to secure future work.

Required Skills and Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Ten (10) + years of experience in civil engineering design with a focus in transportation/highway engineering
• Professional Engineering Registration (PE) or ability to obtain within six (6) months
• Expertise in Microstation / Geopak / InRoads/ Open Roads and/or AutoCAD / Civil 3D and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience with federal, state, and local government projects

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Alternative project delivery experience

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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