Are you a highly motivated and experienced civil engineer with a passion for transportation? Do you have a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Freese and Nichols is currently searching for a dynamic Senior Transportation Project Manager in our Rogers, AR Office. This position offers a vast array of experience and exposure through serving as a senior project manager and design lead for our Arkansas transportation clients including ArDOT, county and municipal roadway clients.

This position would also include the opportunity to grow our business through client relationships and team development as Northwest Arkansas is a growing market. Through joining FNI, you will see that not only are we invested in growing this market but we want to grow future leaders and technical experts and are deeply committed to employee development and training.

• Project Management: client communication and reporting responsibilities, management of deadlines and project deliverables, project execution and quality management, agency coordination, scope and fee development along with project scheduling and tracking of activities

• Leadership and Mentoring: Serving as the technical lead in organizing and executing a program of project designs across our transportation practice. Training younger staff in sound design practices.

• Business Development: Assisting in pursuing future project opportunities, including events, conferences, and other networking activities 

• Technical Expertise: Leading and managing the analysis, design, and preparation of plans, specifications, estimates and technical reports for our transportation clients

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

• 8+ years of experience in roadway design with at least 3+ years of progressive project management experience

• Arkansas Professional Engineering license (or the ability to become licensed in Arkansas within 6 months)

• Strong technical skills in roadway and drainage design

• Experience with MicroStation and Geopak/Open Roads

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience in working on or with the Arkansas Department of Transportation and understanding their design requirements

• Traffic engineering experience, evaluation or design 

• Client communication and reporting, management of deadlines and project deliverables, project execution and quality management, agency coordination, scope and fee development along with project scheduling and tracking of activities

At Freese and Nichols, everyone on our team gets to make a meaningful difference in our communities. For almost 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our society needs: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more. We’ve built our business on long-term relationships with clients and employees alike, resulting in financial stability, career opportunities, and a nationally recognized workplace culture.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) matching, paid overtime for salaried employees, tuition reimbursement, and much more. Our unique culture creates an environment for professional growth where we focus on caring for our clients, coworkers, and the communities where we work. Join our team of 1,000 employees as we continue to expand our services throughout the United States. Learn more about working here at freese.com/careers.

Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because he or she is an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we strive to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. As a Federal Contractor, Freese and Nichols is an equal employment, affirmative action employer.

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