Civil Roadway Engineering Manager (Houston)

Civil Roadway Sr. Project Manager (PE)

Gradient is a civil engineering and planning firm serving a range of public sector clients. Our culture is collaborative, fast-moving, and supportive, offering opportunities to lead meaningful projects while growing your technical and managerial skills. At Gradient, we value initiative, clear communication, and professional development across all levels.

Were seeking a Sr. Roadway Project Manager with strong leadership skills and 8+ years of relevant experience in roadway design and project delivery. This role is ideal for someone ready to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and ensure high-quality outcomes on municipal and transportation projects across Texas.

Key Responsibilities :

• Project Oversight & Delivery
• Manage the full project lifecycle for roadway and civil infrastructure projects, including design oversight, production, QA / QC, scheduling, and construction support.
• Lead the preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, and technical reports, ensuring compliance with agency standards and client expectations.
• Oversee the development of roadway design components such as alignment, typical sections, and profiles with consideration of ROW, utilities, drainage, and constructability.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineers-in-training (EITs), designers, and junior project managers.
• Foster a positive, collaborative working environment that encourages open communication and shared learning.
• Coordinate internal resources and staff workloads to meet project deadlines and budgets.
• Client & Stakeholder Coordination
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and reviewing agencies.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with municipal clients, TxDOT, and subconsultants.
• Lead progress meetings, technical presentations, and project coordination calls as needed.
• Quality Control & Standards
• Champion QA / QC procedures across project deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Monitor budgets, schedules, and project performance, and proactively adjust course as needed to deliver successful outcomes.
• Business Development Support
• Collaborate with leadership on proposals, scopes, and fees.
• Identify opportunities for follow-on work and maintain awareness of upcoming agency solicitations and funding initiatives.

Qualifications

Compensation

Salary will be determined based on experience.