Roadway Project Manager

Trilon Group

Roadway Project Manager leading roadway and transportation projects in Knoxville, TN. Establishing client relationships while managing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeKnoxville • Tennessee • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $125,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing roadway and transportation projects, ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory standards. Proficient in client relationship management and business development within the transportation engineering market.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Roadway Design ManagementOpenRoads Designer ProficiencyLicensed Professional Engineer (PE)Project Scope and Budget OversightClient Relationship Development

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Hard Skills

Transportation EngineeringProject ManagementDesign Drawings PreparationCost EstimationPermit Application Preparation

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationOrganizational SkillsMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Industry-Standard SoftwareSpreadsheetsWord Processing

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee

Industry Keywords

Transportation ProjectsClient OutreachBusiness DevelopmentQuality StandardsRegulatory Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage roadway and transportation projects from planning through design and delivery.
Develop and expand the Knoxville transportation engineering market through client outreach and business development.
Oversee project scopes, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful delivery.
Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, permitting agencies, utilities, right-of-way staff, contractors, and internal teams.
Supervise and mentor junior engineers, providing technical guidance and career development support.
Prepare design drawings, details, specifications, cost estimates, and construction documents in accordance with applicable standards.
Lead preparation of permit applications, proposals, and submittal packages.
Ensure projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards.
Represent HMB in the Knoxville region, serving as a primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Proven experience managing roadway and transportation design projects.
Strong technical background in roadway design; proficiency in OpenRoads Designer preferred.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Tennessee or ability to obtain.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to foster client relationships and develop new business opportunities.
Experience mentoring and managing staff.
Proficiency in spreadsheets, word processing, and industry-standard software.
A self-starter with the drive to build and grow a local market.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Excellent compensation package
Flexible work schedule
Ability to work hybrid work schedule
Competitive holiday and paid-time-off programs
401(k) Plan and Match
Competitive health, vision and dental insurance premiums
Company-furnished life insurance
Short and Long-term Disability
Parental Leave
Variety of voluntary benefit options
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account
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