Senior Highway Project Manager

Overview

We are seeking a Senior Highway Project Manager to lead complex transportation projects from planning through delivery. This role drives project success across scope, schedule, budget, and client satisfaction while contributing to business growth and team development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initiation through closeout, ensuring scope, schedule, and budget compliance
• Oversee development of plans, specifications, and cost estimates
• Manage QA/QC processes and maintain project management plans
• Develop and track detailed project schedules and performance metrics
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and manage subconsultants
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Provide regular updates, prepare reports, review invoices, and lead presentations
• Lead proposal efforts, including Go/No-Go decisions, strategy, and interviews
• Partner with leadership to identify growth opportunities and new markets
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and professional networks
• Support strategic planning aligned with client programs and objectives
• Mentor and develop staff through coaching, feedback, and career guidance
• Lead performance management, including goal setting and team development
• Foster a culture of collaboration, quality, and client service

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Texas
• 15 years of transportation/highway engineering experience
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams
• Strong communication, presentation, and client-facing skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Additional Qualifications

• Established relationships with local and regional clients
• Experience with delivery methods such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and P3

Work Environment

This role plays a critical part in delivering transportation infrastructure that improves mobility, safety, and community connectivity. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about leading complex highway projects to successful completion.

This is a Permanent position based out of McKinney, TX.

The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

Employee-owned company with strong growth and advancement opportunities Collaborative, team-oriented culture Comprehensive benefits package that supports work-life balance Opportunity to lead impactful projects across Texas and beyond

This is a fully onsite position in McKinney,TX.

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

Salary : $100,000 - $170,000