Sr. Project Manager Transportation (TxDOT)
- Full-time
Sr. Project Manager Transportation (TxDOT)
Freese and Nichols is looking for Sr. Project Manager Transportation (TxDOT) in Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, Corpus Christi, El Paso, Frisco, Harlingen, Lubbock, San Antonio, or San Marcos, Texas. As Sr. Project Manager, you will build and maintain TxDOT client relationships, lead pursuits, and deliver transportation design projects as a seller-doer.
What You'll Do
Build and strengthen TxDOT relationships that position you to identify, shape, and win work
Lead TxDOT pursuits, including teaming strategy, SOQs, proposals, interviews, and win plans
Manage TxDOT transportation design projects from kickoff through delivery, coordinating internal teams and subconsultants
Develop scopes, schedules, and fees that align to TxDOT requirements and client expectations
Provide technical direction and quality oversight to ensure accurate, consistent deliverables
Navigate TxDOT processes and compliance requirements to keep projects on track
Mentor and develop staff to grow delivery capacity and strengthen TxDOT-facing expertise
Partner with transportation leadership to expand presence in key Texas markets
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Professional Engineer (PE)
8+ years of experience, including experience making independent decisions on engineering problems and methods
Experience leading transportation design projects for TxDOT or TxDOT-focused clients
Ability to lead pursuit-to-delivery work, including client engagement, team coordination, and deliverable quality
Preferred Qualifications
Established TxDOT relationships and a track record of winning transportation work
TxDOT-related pre-certifications aligned to transportation design services
Experience serving as project manager for large, complex transportation projects
Experience with TxDOT procurement practices, contracting approaches, and selection processes
Active participation in professional organizations and continuing education