Transportation Project Manager

Are you driven to grow, lead, and make a meaningful impact? At Apex, we’re building more than a consulting and engineering firm—we’re creating a place where your career accelerates, your contributions matter, and your potential is fully realized. We believe your growth is our growth, which is why we invest in your development at every stage of your career. Here, you’ll work on projects that shape communities, protect the environment, and create lasting impact, all while being empowered with the autonomy and flexibility to do your best work.

Fueled by high quality delivery, exceptional client retention, and strategic acquisitions, Apex Companies continues to rank among the fastest-growing firms in the AEC industry, recently recognized by the Zweig Group for our industry-leading growth. Our success is grounded in strong leadership, a collaborative culture, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional outcomes.

As we continue to grow, we’re focused on building a team of high-performing professionals who are ready to lead, collaborate, and push what’s possible. At Apex, you don’t just join a company, you help shape what comes next.

Our Northeast Division is a well-respected and award-winning group where career development, training, and mentoring co-exist with diverse civil, environmental, water resources, and traffic/transportation projects in a fast-paced and rewarding work environment.

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager with a background in the design and management of transportation projects for a hybrid role in our Providence, RI Transportation Practice. We prefer candidates in Providence, RI but will consider those in any New England location as long as they can travel to our client sites in RI, MA and CT.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct the preparation of design and construction bid documents for transportation (roadway) projects involving multi‑modal accommodations (Complete Streets) including corridor, intersection, and downtown improvements
• Effectively present at meetings with clients and the public
• Maintain project financials, budgets, schedules, and project advancement
• Manage and mentor staff, providing guidance, managing workloads, and resolving issues
• Prepare project scopes and budgets for proposals and contracts
• Maintain communication with clients including municipalities and regional agencies

What we're looking for

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Transportation Engineering
• 8+ years of experience in the transportation engineering field including roadway design and project management
• Broad understanding of transportation design and planning standards, specifically standards and submission processes for state agencies such as MassDOT, RIDOT, or NHDOT
• Professional Engineering License
• Demonstrated effectiveness in planning and managing projects while maintaining budgets and schedules
• Skilled at building and maintaining positive client relations
• Motivated with a desire for personal growth and advancement, as well as firm growth
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment
• Effective at managing and mentoring staff
• Strong AutoCAD and Civil 3D skills

Why you'll love working for us

• Company‑subsidized medical and dental
• Company‑paid life, short, and long‑term disability
• 401k match, tuition assistance, and more
• Cross‑training and the ability to work on a variety of projects
• Working with the best and brightest in the industry
• 2,000+ employee national firm with 70+ locations across the US

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