Senior Transportation Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 26, 2026. First seen by Alion on Sep 30, 2026.
Job Description
Dewberry is currently seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager in our growing Fresno, CA office. The successful candidate will work on all phases of Transportation Projects primarily for Caltrans and other public agencies. and will lead with mentoring and managing the Fresno staff. Transportation projects may include roadway widenings, roundabout design, bridge projects, drainage systems, trail, utility relocations and preparation of contract documents.
Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.
Dewberry is ranked #33 in Transportation design by ENR and have a strong history of winning and delivering exciting, impactful projects. Our team is growing in the West, and we are looking for passionate engineering professionals who want to be a part of something bigger. You’ll have a chance to work on industry leading projects that shape the future of transportation.You will be joining our top ranked transportation team of highly skilled, experienced, and dedicated roadway professionals focused on designing reliable and resilient highway infrastructure in Fresno.
At Dewberry, we prioritize career development, providing tools, mentorship, and opportunities to help you grow in your career! There are many ways to make an impact at Dewberry not only with your design work but also joining our mentorship program, participating in our employee led resource groups, or giving back to the community by volunteering.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to assist our clients in solving their most challenging problems.
Responsibilities
The ideal candidate will have established client contacts, technical, managerial, and market access responsibilities to lead the execution of project work and implement business strategy to develop new client work and maintain existing client relationships. Candidate must have a BS degree in Civil Engineering and a minimum of 10 years of civil design experience. Prior experience with local transportation agencies and clients between Bakersfield and Merced is desirable. The work required by the successful candidate is diverse and requires strong communication and management skills, in addition to:
Required Skills & Required Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field required
- California Professional Engineer (PE) License required.
- 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering required.
- Ability to work in a timely fashion to meet project budgets
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, sub consultants, and county/agency review staff.
- Ability to compose technical reports, memorandums, and other written communication.
- Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
- Knowledge of local clients is preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.
*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.
Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.
Salary Range
The projected range for this position is $175,000-$200,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.