Professional Engineer - Highway Maintenance

Abacus Corporation is a family-owned leader in workforce and talent solutions with over 80 years of experience. We specialize in connecting skilled professionals with direct hire opportunities across industries like industrial, security, healthcare, finance and professional services.

Known for our supportive culture and long-standing client partnerships, Abacus offers more than just a job—we provide a path to lasting career growth with trusted employers nationwide.

Position summary

Our client is currently seeking a full-time Project Manager to manage asset management operations on a comprehensive roadway maintenance project(s) in Memphis, TN. This position requires performing a wide range of responsibilities on new and existing asset maintenance and roadway services AM/O&M contracts related to planning work, scheduling/managing crews, roadway repair analysis, preparing project report submissions, interfacing with government Clients and adherence to all applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies and procedures. The successful candidate will bring demonstrated experience in driving revenue growth and managing financial performance, with a strong understanding of how operational decisions impact project profitability. While a technical background in this type of business is preferred, it is not required. Proven leadership in dynamic environments, meticulous organizational skills, and adaptive, analytical problem-solving abilities are essential. This role also requires the ability to build and lead effective teams, and to operate comfortably across diverse settings—from office environments to project sites and formal meetings. Candidates should be motivated to grow their careers, foster strong teams, and maintain focus amid rapidly changing environments.

Position Location: Memphis, TN

Seniority Level: Mid-Level to Senior Manager

Work Environment

• Project Field (65%): Outside environment around highway/facility infrastructure
• Client Office (10%): Government-style professional offices within near proximity to project office
• Construction/Maintenance Offices (15%): Project office compatible with industry standard for construction field offices
• Divisional Project Sites (5%): Multiple sites through region and U.S.
• Remote/Home Office (5%): Occasional job duties performed remotely at residence

Corporate Culture

• Privately held family-owned and directly operated business
• Core values include humility, hard-work, team/family, passion, equality, purpose
• Team-oriented with senior leadership engaged at all company levels
• Strong focus on mentorship, training, development and operational guidance
• De-centralized corporate structure with emphasis on independent regional management
• Flexible with home/work balance

Responsibilities

• Lead contract operations on roadway maintenance, repair, and construction operations
• Manage project office and field operations
• Coordinate financial planning and project budget projections that will assist senior managers
• Tracking/reporting maintenance contract performance relative to plan, contract, and company targets
• Work with Regional/Project Managers to develop short-term and long-term project maintenance repair plans e
• Perform analysis to improve field prosecution, crew efficiency and maximize operational safety
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reporting packages for presentation to Client and Corporate operations centers

Required Experience

• Highly efficient organizational skills in a multi-faceted long-term project environment
• Minimum 10 years experience with roadway maintenance, project management, team leadership, or direct client facing responsibilities
• Bachelor's Degree Engineering or Construction Management, ABET accredited university
• Ability to rapidly develop a competent understanding of technical roadway maintenance specifications
• Ability to lead, direct, and manage field maintenance crews and office staff
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor
• Effective communicator at all professional levels
• Must be able to communicate with client verbally and in written form
• Ability to manage project field emergencies 24/7
• Ability to analyze field accomplishment data and prepare reports, statements and projections
• Working knowledge of short- and long-term contract budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and revenue analysis

Preferred Experience

• Familiarity with DOT contract operations
• PE certificate with reciprocity
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
• Engineering/field operations professional experience
• Military/Veteran or Law Enforcement leadership experience
• Bachelors Degree: engineering, construction project management or related
• Competent understanding of roadway maintenance and repair specifications
• Technical experience with earthworks, landscaping, road construction, bridge maintenance, stormwater drainage maintenance

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, some college courses required with College Degree preferred
• Knowledge of administrative activities
• Knowledge of phone and messaging systems
• Competency of Microsoft Office software
• Solid organizational planning
• Proper phone technique and protocol
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Skill in establishing priorities and managing work loads
• Ability to perform multiple, non-technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in the order to meet changing job conditions
• Neat and legible handwriting skills
• Perform basic math skills including calculations using fractions, percent, and/ratios
• Read and understand manuals, plans, specifications, write documents following prescribed formats
• Understand multi-step written and oral instructions
• Self-starter who can work independently
• Dependable and highly organized with business and maturity, discretion, enthusiasm, and positive attitude
• Ability to travel within State (up to 25%) and occasionally outside State

Employment Type and Compensation

Full-time, usually 5 days a week with weekend and nighttime work possible. Must be flexible and available to respond to emergency related weather events and client emergencies. Compensation Package includes competitive base pay, annual profitability-based bonus, recognition incentives and extensive training opportunities. Comprehensive Benefit Plan options for full time employees to include: Health, Vision, & Dental insurance for you and your family, 401(k) Retirement Plan, 2 weeks of Vacation time, 2 weeks of Sick time, 12 paid Holidays, Free Life Insurance, Free Long Term Disability coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Critical Illness coverage, Free Employee Assistance Plans, Nationwide Pet Insurance Discount, and more!

Company will conduct Background check, MVR and Controlled Substance testing prior to hire.