What are the responsibilities and job description for the Roadway Project Manager position at HMB Professional Engineers, LLC?
Department: Construction/CEI
Location: Knoxville, TN
HMB Professional Engineers is seeking a Roadway Project Manager to establish and lead our growing transportation engineering presence in Knoxville, TN. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced engineer to not only manage roadway projects but also play a key role in building client relationships, developing new business, and mentoring staff.
As part of a transportation group ranked #14 nationally, you’ll have the resources of a large firm while maintaining the collaborative and local feel of a tight-knit team.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage roadway and transportation projects from planning through design and delivery.
- Develop and expand the Knoxville transportation engineering market through client outreach and business development.
- Oversee project scopes, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
- Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, permitting agencies, utilities, right-of-way staff, contractors, and internal teams.
- Supervise and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
- Prepare design drawings, details, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents in accordance with applicable standards.
- Lead preparation of permit applications, proposals, and submittal packages.
- Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
- Represent HMB in the Knoxville region, serving as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- Proven experience managing roadway and transportation design projects.
- Strong technical background in roadway design; proficiency in OpenRoads Designer preferred.
- Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee or ability to obtain.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to foster client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
- Experience mentoring and managing staff.
- Proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, and industry-standard software.
- A self-starter with the drive to build and grow a local market.
- Excellent compensation package
- Flexible work schedule
- Ability to work hybrid work schedule
- Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
- 401(k) Plan and Match
- Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
- Company-furnished life insurance
- Short and Long-term Disability
- Parental Leave
- Variety of voluntary benefit options
- Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
- Flexible Spending Account
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