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Transportation Project Manager

Kaw Valley Engineering
Salina, KS Full Time
POSTED ON 8/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/5/2026
Company Description

Kaw Valley Engineering, Inc. (KVE) is an award-winning engineering firm seeking a transportation-focused Project Manager to lead transportation projects (roadway, highways, and municipal infrastructure) from design through construction.

Job Description

What You’ll Do

  • Manage transportation projects (DOT, roadway, and municipal) from start to finish
  • Serve as the main point of contact for clients and agencies (KDOT, local municipalities)
  • Oversee design, plans, specs, and permitting
  • Keep projects on schedule, within budget, and moving forward
  • Coordinate internal teams and mentor junior staff

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering
  • PE license (or close to obtaining)
  • 10 years of experience in transportation engineering
  • Experience with DOT standards, roadway design, and permitting
  • Strong client-facing and project leadership skills

Additional Information

Why This Role

  • Strong pipeline of transportation work
  • High visibility with clients and leadership
  • Real project ownership (not just execution)
  • Growth path into senior leadership
  • Industry-leading benefits and pay
  • KVE conducts pre-employment drug and alcohol screenings, as well as pre-employment driving history checks.
  • KVE is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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