<p>Job Title: Civil Highway Project ManagerJob Description</p> <p>The Civil Highway Project Manager is responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects. This includes planning, scope, schedule and budget management, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.</p> <p>Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Manage projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget. </li><li>Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk-adverse project scope and fee. </li><li>Develop project-specific plans, including Project Management Plans and quality management plans. </li><li>Create and maintain project schedules. </li><li>Manage subconsultants. </li><li>Monitor and execute project progress, identifying and mitigating risks. </li><li>Develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals. </li><li>Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders. </li><li>Participate in project financial status meetings. </li><li>Build relationships with clients to understand preferences and requirements for quality project execution. </li><li>Prepare progress reports and lead project status presentations. </li><li>Assist with marketing processes, including SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews. </li><li>Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure high-quality outcomes. </li><li>Provide coaching and mentorship to the project team, acknowledging achievements and sharing lessons learned. </li><li>Lead and manage team members, setting expectations, goals, and providing continuous performance feedback. </li></ul> <p>Essential Skills</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program. </li><li>Professional engineer license. </li><li>10+ years' experience in developing roadway/highway plans. </li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office. </li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills. </li><li>Experience in civil engineering, engineering, design, roadway, and roadway design. </li></ul> <p>Additional Skills & Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>CAPM or PMP certification preferred. </li><li>Experience working with local clients at the county and state level. </li><li>Experience with multiple project delivery methods such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and P3. </li><li>Experience managing multidiscipline project teams. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment</p> <p>Work is primarily performed within a general office environment, which is sedentary with adequate lighting and temperature. Occasionally, fieldwork is required, which may involve working outside in varying weather conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be necessary.</p> <p>Job Type & Location</p> <p>This is a Permanent position based out of Knoxville, TN.</p> <p>Pay and Benefits</p> <p>The pay range for this position is $125000.00 - $150000.00/yr.</p> <p>Full Medical, Health, Vision, Dental, PTO, Bonuses</p> <p>Workplace Type</p> <p>This is a fully onsite position in Knoxville,TN.</p> <p>Application Deadline</p> <p>This position is anticipated to close on Dec 23, 2025.</p> <p>About Actalent</p> <p>Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.</p> <p>The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.</p>