Transportation Project Manager u2013 Roadway

Transportation Project Manager u2013 Roadway Overland Park, KS Company Description We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results u2013 for our people, our clients, and our company. Weu2019re a people-centric firm, so itu2019s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us. Job Description Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for transportation-related projects, including urban and rural highways, interchanges, and municipal roadways. As a Project Manager I, you will support the successful delivery of small to medium-sized, roadway projects or defined project components under the guidance of a senior project manager. This role contributes to high-quality project outcomes by applying standard project management practices while gaining experience across multiple phases of the project life cycle. You will work closely with project managers, technical teams, clients, and contractors to help ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This position emphasizes collaboration, organization, and professional growth while supporting transportation solutions that positively impact communities. Primary Responsibilities: + Supports senior project managers in developing and tracking project scope, schedule, and budget, identifying potential risks and escalating issues as needed. + Assists with project execution and coordination, including assembling project teams, coordinating internal resources, and supporting task assignments aligned with project objectives. + Helps coordinate contract administration activities, including documentation, reviews, and implementation in accordance with established processes. + Monitors project progress and performance, supporting risk management and change management efforts to minimize impacts to schedule and budget. + Organizes and participates in project meetings, supports client communications, and maintains positive working relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders. + Maintains accurate and complete project documentation, including correspondence, design files, schedules, and other project-related records. + Supports quality management and safety standards under the guidance of the project manager and company policies. Qualifications You are passionate about: + Working collaboratively with others. + Having ownership in the work you do. + Using your talents to positively affect communities. You bring to the team: + Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with project teams, clients, and stakeholders. + Proven ability to contribute and work well in a team-oriented environment while supporting multiple project tasks and priorities. + Bacheloru2019s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field. + 4+ years of relevant project management experience, including supporting scope development, schedule coordination, and budget tracking. + Experience supporting transportation infrastructure projects such as roadways, municipal streets, highways, or related civil projects. + Working knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D in support of transportation design and project coordination efforts. + Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred but not required. #LI-IC1 Additional Information Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come. As an Olsson employee, you will: + Receive a competitive 401(k) match + Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths + Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements + Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities + Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance. Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status. Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicantsu2019 personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the u201cCCPAu201d), this notice explains Olssonu2019s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. For more information about the types of information we collect and how we use it in connection with your general access and use of our website, please review our general California Privacy Noticehere (. Create a Job Alert Interested in building your career at Olsson? 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Created: 2026-02-16