Transportation Project Manager — Municipal Engineering

Job overview

The Transportation Project Manager role is primarily onsite in Ankeny, IA, with a flexible, collaborative culture. Pay is $110,000–$150,000 per year. The role supports a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm focused on infrastructure solutions that help communities thrive. The manager leads municipal transportation projects from planning through construction, overseeing scope, schedules, budgets, teams, quality, and compliance. The position also develops client relationships and supports business growth while mentoring engineers and technical staff.

What you'll do

• Lead municipal transportation engineering projects from planning through construction
• develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• manage project teams and mentor staff
• coordinate with municipalities, agencies, contractors, and stakeholders
• prepare proposals, scopes of work, and cost estimates
• oversee budgets, contracts, schedules, and funding coordination
• ensure quality and regulatory compliance
• maintain client relationships and support business development.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

transportation project manager

municipal engineering

roadway projects

highways

bridges

ankeny ia

orion placement

full-time

$110k–$150k per year

professional engineer license

project leadership

client relationships

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Dental and vision insurance, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Why this role

Requires a Professional Engineer license and at least six years of municipal transportation engineering experience.

About the employer

Orion Placement is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Sector: 23.