Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

Alta is looking for a Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager to join our growing practice in Atlanta . In this role, you will work on a variety of sustainable transportation and roadway design projects and work on projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around Atlanta and across the country. About Alta Alta is a mission‑driven company working to mitigate climate change and advance safety and social justice by shaping sustainable, people‑centered communities. We bring together expertise across planning, design, engineering, education and encouragement programs, and community engagement to help communities thrive. Our work is grounded in the belief that how places are designed and experienced has a profound impact on equity, health, and opportunity—and that people should always be at the heart of those decisions. Founded in 1996, Alta was at the forefront of the active transportation movement and has spent nearly 30 years partnering with communities to imagine a more connected, resilient, and inclusive future. Today, with more than 225 staff across the United States and beyond, we are a global leader in creating environments that support everyday life, strengthen human connection, and respond to the challenges of a changing world. Alta offers the opportunity to collaborate across disciplines, contribute to meaningful work at every scale, and be part of a team committed to making lasting, positive change for people and the places they call home. Our Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager will be involved in helping foster livable communities in all parts of the country. Projects would range from Complete Streets, roadway redesigns, to regional/multi-state bicycle and trail networks; natural surface trails to large arterial multi use paths. Day to Day responsibilities for this role would include: Managing a variety of transportation projects from design through construction. Drive the success of engineering projects and provide influence to the sustainable projects we work on. Manage project budgets. Implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness. Mentoring staff and contributing to internal professional development and training to technical engineering team. Provide leadership and technical expertise to the Engineering team. In addition, collaborate with other disciplines (planning, landscape, data) as needed. Prepare schedule, budgets, and scope of services for projects. Workload balancing Support regional leader in business development. Provide quality control over team deliverables Required This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to 12+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity; 5+ years as a Project Manager; 3+ years managing staff Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Professional Engineering (P.E.) license Experience in Roadway Design Experience with DOT and Federally funded design projects is strongly desired Demonstrated understanding of and experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for roadway projects and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques. Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations. Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace. Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints. Ability and willingness to travel. Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities. Good presentation skills. Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, MS Project or equivalent, AutoCAD or MicroStation. Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool. Preferred There are a number of additional skills, experience, and education that would be beneficial to this position including, but not limited to: Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field of study. Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients. Experience using Deltek VantagePoint. Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees. Flexible Schedule Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work in-office 3 days a week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values. Compensation The pay range for this job in Atlanta is $140,000-$170,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications. Benefits Alta offers comprehensive benefits to all full-time employees: Medical : PPO or HSA medical plans Dental/Vision : PPO Life Insurance : Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation 401(k) : Alta provides a match up to 3% PTO : 21 days accrued annually to start Holidays : 11 total company paid holidays Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability Additional Benefits : Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities #LI-CL1