Project Delivery Leader, Transportation at Rk&K in Austin, TX | Kablio

Role

Description

concept design

construction docs

plan review

design options

project lead

client liaison

Serve as liaison between clients and firm
Direct project staff and sub-consultants on various projects and assignments
Produce and oversee development of conceptual designs and schematics
Review and certify engineering plans, models and documents to meet quality control goals and standards
Coordinate and develop relationships with clients, consultants, government agencies, and project staff
Prepare for and facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans
Produce and oversee construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates
Identify and develop design and route options; evaluate options to identify a recommended solution
Mentor engineering and technician staff on transportation design tasks
Lead large and multifaceted transportation design projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
Support proposal and business development efforts
Manage contracts, schedules and budgets

Requirements

p.e. license

openroads

microstation

geopak

inroads

15+ years

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas (or ability to obtain)
Strong contract management skills (negotiations, fee development, scope development and implementation, invoicing and progress reporting, etc.)
Proven track record of winning work (preferably with the Texas Department of Transportation)
Ability to think strategically and solve complex, multi-faceted problems.
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams
Strong understanding of AASHTO, State and local design criteria
Strong understanding of highway construction means and methods
Strong understanding of highway design standards, current software and other highway design manuals, trends and guidelines
Expertise in OpenRoads Designer / Microstation / Geopak / InRoads and strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program
Fifteen (15) + years of experience in civil engineering design and/or transportation/highway engineering
Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver large, complex transportation projects

Benefits

Paid Holidays
Matching 401(k) plan
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Dynamic, growing office
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1923

Year of Origin

The company originated as a civil-engineering startup in a Baltimore townhouse and has since grown into a full-service consultancy.

Revenue $308M

Annual Revenue

Generating around $308 million in annual revenue, the firm operates across multiple regions with over a dozen offices.

ENR Top 100

U.S. Design Ranking

Recognized in ENR’s Top 100 U.S. Design Firms for delivering collaborative and quality-driven work.

Evolved from a civil-engineering startup into a full-service multidisciplinary consultancy.
Headquartered in Baltimore with over a dozen offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas.
Specializes in transportation planning and infrastructure, water resources, utilities/energy, environmental services, structures, and survey.
Projects include highway design, bridge inspection, stormwater management systems, and utility relocations, blending field work with big-picture design.
Supports alternative delivery models (design-build, P3) for over two decades, guiding projects from RFQ through construction and inspection.
Staff has undertaken adventurous fieldwork, such as building roads through the Honduran jungle and inspecting wastewater infrastructure in wetlands.
Operates with a low-ego culture emphasizing teamwork, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Culture + Values

low key, low ego.
we sweat the small stuff.
teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our success.
our people are our greatest asset.
agile and flexible, yet disciplined and practical.
creativity and innovation are in our tool box.
we see the unseen, solve problems and discover solutions.

Environment + Sustainability

2023

First Annual Sustainability Report

Released as part of the centennial strategy, marking a milestone in sustainability efforts.

Committed to integrated sustainability in nearly every project—using LEED, SITES, Envision, GreenRoads, WEDG certifications.
Minimize waste and reuse materials where feasible across project and internal operations.
Consider environmental impacts, sustainability, and resiliency in engineering designs.
Advance pollution prevention, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability goals.
Position sustainability as both cost‑savings and value‑add in short‑ and long‑term operations.
“Protect the Buffalo” motto reflects preserving environment and infrastructure for future generations.

Inclusion & Diversity

135+ Members

Women’s Leadership Forum

Since 2015, the Women’s Leadership Forum has grown to engage over 135 members through various professional development activities.

35+ Sessions

Professional Development

The forum has hosted 35+ 'lunch and learns' on topics like work-life balance, career development, and leadership.

4.0/5 Rating

Glassdoor D&I Score

The company received a Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion rating of 4.0/5 based on 61 employee reviews.

Committed to an environment free of discrimination and racial bias; welcome, respect, develop and leverage individual differences.
DEIB Council composed of employees from diverse backgrounds driving policy change and initiatives.
Employee Resource Groups for LGBTQIA+ and African American/Black employees and allies.

Articles

Careers

Projects

About Us

Role

Description

concept design

construction docs

plan review

design options

project lead

client liaison

Serve as liaison between clients and firm
Direct project staff and sub-consultants on various projects and assignments
Produce and oversee development of conceptual designs and schematics
Review and certify engineering plans, models and documents to meet quality control goals and standards
Coordinate and develop relationships with clients, consultants, government agencies, and project staff
Prepare for and facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans
Produce and oversee construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates
Identify and develop design and route options; evaluate options to identify a recommended solution
Mentor engineering and technician staff on transportation design tasks
Lead large and multifaceted transportation design projects in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
Support proposal and business development efforts
Manage contracts, schedules and budgets

Requirements

p.e. license

openroads

microstation

geopak

inroads

15+ years

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in Texas (or ability to obtain)
Strong contract management skills (negotiations, fee development, scope development and implementation, invoicing and progress reporting, etc.)
Proven track record of winning work (preferably with the Texas Department of Transportation)
Ability to think strategically and solve complex, multi-faceted problems.
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop teams
Strong understanding of AASHTO, State and local design criteria
Strong understanding of highway construction means and methods
Strong understanding of highway design standards, current software and other highway design manuals, trends and guidelines
Expertise in OpenRoads Designer / Microstation / Geopak / InRoads and strong proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited engineering program
Fifteen (15) + years of experience in civil engineering design and/or transportation/highway engineering
Demonstrated ability to successfully deliver large, complex transportation projects

Benefits

Paid Holidays
Matching 401(k) plan
Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances
Dynamic, growing office
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

Founded 1923

Year of Origin

The company originated as a civil-engineering startup in a Baltimore townhouse and has since grown into a full-service consultancy.

Revenue $308M

Annual Revenue

Generating around $308 million in annual revenue, the firm operates across multiple regions with over a dozen offices.

ENR Top 100

U.S. Design Ranking

Recognized in ENR’s Top 100 U.S. Design Firms for delivering collaborative and quality-driven work.

Evolved from a civil-engineering startup into a full-service multidisciplinary consultancy.
Headquartered in Baltimore with over a dozen offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Texas.
Specializes in transportation planning and infrastructure, water resources, utilities/energy, environmental services, structures, and survey.
Projects include highway design, bridge inspection, stormwater management systems, and utility relocations, blending field work with big-picture design.
Supports alternative delivery models (design-build, P3) for over two decades, guiding projects from RFQ through construction and inspection.
Staff has undertaken adventurous fieldwork, such as building roads through the Honduran jungle and inspecting wastewater infrastructure in wetlands.
Operates with a low-ego culture emphasizing teamwork, responsiveness, and attention to detail.

Culture + Values

low key, low ego.
we sweat the small stuff.
teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of our success.
our people are our greatest asset.
agile and flexible, yet disciplined and practical.
creativity and innovation are in our tool box.
we see the unseen, solve problems and discover solutions.

Environment + Sustainability

2023

First Annual Sustainability Report

Released as part of the centennial strategy, marking a milestone in sustainability efforts.

Committed to integrated sustainability in nearly every project—using LEED, SITES, Envision, GreenRoads, WEDG certifications.
Minimize waste and reuse materials where feasible across project and internal operations.
Consider environmental impacts, sustainability, and resiliency in engineering designs.
Advance pollution prevention, resource conservation, and environmental sustainability goals.
Position sustainability as both cost‑savings and value‑add in short‑ and long‑term operations.
“Protect the Buffalo” motto reflects preserving environment and infrastructure for future generations.

Inclusion & Diversity

135+ Members

Women’s Leadership Forum

Since 2015, the Women’s Leadership Forum has grown to engage over 135 members through various professional development activities.

35+ Sessions

Professional Development

The forum has hosted 35+ 'lunch and learns' on topics like work-life balance, career development, and leadership.

4.0/5 Rating

Glassdoor D&I Score

The company received a Glassdoor Diversity & Inclusion rating of 4.0/5 based on 61 employee reviews.

Committed to an environment free of discrimination and racial bias; welcome, respect, develop and leverage individual differences.
DEIB Council composed of employees from diverse backgrounds driving policy change and initiatives.
Employee Resource Groups for LGBTQIA+ and African American/Black employees and allies.

Articles

Careers

Projects

About Us