Sr. Project Manager (Transportation-PE)

### **Description** **Drive the Future of Transportation with RDA – Sr. Project Manager (Transportation\-PE)** *Design with purpose. Lead with impact.* Are you a seasoned transportation professional ready to take your career to the next level? Rinker Design Associates (RDA) is growing, and we’re looking for dynamic **Sr. Project Manager (Transportation\-PE)** to help shape the future of infrastructure in Virginia and beyond. This is more than a job—it's a chance to lead high\-profile transportation projects, mentor rising talent, and build lasting relationships with clients and communities. Whether it's a major design\-build initiative or a transformative local improvement, your work will leave a meaningful mark. **Locations:** **Manassas \& Waynesboro, VA** ***$10,000 sign\-on bonus!*** Go beyond the job description**:** Uncover projects that ignite your passion. **Transportation Engineering \| RDA** ### **What You'll Do:** * **Lead with Purpose:** Manage complex transportation projects from planning through delivery, ensuring technical excellence and quality control. * **Inspire \& Mentor:** Support the development of junior engineers and foster a collaborative, high\-performing team. * **Drive Strategy:** Oversee scheduling, budgeting, resource planning, and risk management—keeping projects on time and on track. * **Grow the Business:** Cultivate client relationships, identify new opportunities, and lead local business development efforts. * **Own the Outcome:** Take charge of contract management, client satisfaction, profitability, and project performance. ### **What You Bring:** * Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (P.E. in VA or ability to obtain) * **15\+ years** of hands\-on experience in transportation/highway design and project leadership * Proven ability to manage multi\-disciplinary teams and mentor emerging engineers * Strong relationships with local agencies and a deep understanding of VDOT, AASHTO, FHWA, and MUTCD standards * Technical expertise in traffic engineering, drainage, and roadway design (MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD/Civil3D proficiency a plus) * Bonus points for experience with design\-build and public\-private partnership (PPP) projects ### **Why Join RDA?** * **Competitive Pay \& Benefits:** Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, HSA/FSA, disability coverage, and more * **Work\-Life Balance:** Paid time off, 8 paid holidays \+ 1 floating holiday, and flexibility to support your life outside of work * **Growth \& Advancement:** A strong culture of mentorship and professional development * **Meaningful Work:** Projects that improve communities and infrastructure across the region * **Supportive Culture:** We’re a tight\-knit, passionate team committed to collaboration, innovation, and excellence **Please note:** RDA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug\-free workplace. Applicants requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered. \#LI\-FC1### **About Rinker Design Associates** **Rinker Design Associates, LLC (RDA)** is a distinguished civil engineering firm based in Virginia, with over 180 employees and offices located in Manassas (headquarters and satellite), Fredericksburg, Richmond, Virginia Beach, and Waynesboro. For more than 42 years, RDA has built a solid reputation for providing conscientious and reliable service to municipalities, governmental agencies, and private industries located throughout Virginia – service that our clients and their communities deserve. We pride ourselves in offering high quality deliverables and support services that meet project, budget, and schedule requirements, exceeding our clients’ expectations. Services provided by RDA include Transportation; Traffic; Utility Design, Relocation, and Coordination; Right of Way; Structures/Bridges; Site, Civil, and Infrastructure; Surveying; Geotechnical; Design\-Build; and Construction and Environmental Services.### **Our hiring process** **Stage 1:** Applied **Stage 2:** Initial Screening **Stage 3:** 1st Interview **Stage 4:** Offer **Stage 5:** Hired