Project Manager/Lead Roadway Engineer

Founded in 1981, AKRF is an award-winning consulting firm with over 400 professionals bringing the value of strategic thinking to our transportation, land development, energy, and water clients. We serve our clients through a commitment to technical excellence across our portfolio of professional services, while always acting with integrity and fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and environmental stewardship.

Offices are located throughout New York, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Virginia, and the company completes projects around the country. Professionals join and remain at AKRF for our corporate-casual environment that values flexible work schedules and locations, and balances award-winning planning, engineering, and environmental projects with social impact initiatives, charitable giving, and plenty of fun and games. Our cookie exchanges and ice cream socials are quite the treat.

The Municipal Planning and Transportation Group at AKRF is seeking a Lead Roadway Engineer to be based out of Stamford, CT. This individual will serve a key function in the design and management of public roadway and infrastructure projects for our broad range of City and State agency clients. The potential candidate will have the opportunity to work in an environment of encouragement and collaboration to help AKRF shape the future of the region.

Responsibilities: Lead and/or support project management of capital improvement projects for roadway and utility infrastructure in Connecticut. Lead/support project management responsibilities including managing discrete tasks, project schedule and budget. Lead and/or support design and production of plans, specifications, quantities, and deliverables in accordance with CTDOT standards.

Lead and/or support preparation of proposals for pursuit of new opportunities. Provide direction, delegation, mentoring, and training to staff engineers. Day-to-day project communication and coordination with clients and other engineers.

Essential Requirements: 5-12 years' experience. Bachelor's degree in civil engineering CT PE (or the ability to obtain the PE licensure within 6-12 months of hire). CTDOT Experience preferred Microstation / OpenRoads proficiency strongly preferred Knowledge of AutoCAD, Civil 3D a plus Working knowledge of roadway design including horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, drainage analysis and design, utility design and coordination Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Superior attention to detail and organizational ability What AKRF is offering: We provide employees with a benefit package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities.

The benefits program at AKRF includes: Medical, Dental, Vision insurance Vacation and Sick time Flexible work schedules and locations 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching Additional Voluntary Life Insurance Short- and Long-Term Disability Tuition Reimbursement Training and professional development courses Opportunities for community outreach through internal networks Charitable donation match Transit/parking program Compensation will range from $110K to $140K, and commensurate with experience. AKRF enforces a policy of equal employment opportunity in our daily operations.

The firm has a demonstrated history of hiring, training, developing, promoting and retaining minority group members and women. All employment-related decisions are based solely on relevant criteria and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.