Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager at Alta Planning + Design in Minneapolis, MN | USD125,000-175,000 | Kablio

Role

Description

process improvement

team mentoring

budget planning

project management

quality control

technical leadership

Our Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager will be involved in helping foster livable communities in all parts of the country. Projects would range from natural surface trails to large arterial multi use paths; from Complete Streets to regional/multi-state bicycle and trail networks.

In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and work on projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around Minnesota and across the country. Engineers who enjoy working closely with other disciplines will appreciate our team’s multi-disciplinary approach that encourages collaboration with our planners, landscape architects, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!

Implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
Mentoring staff and contributing to internal professional development and training to technical engineering team.
Prepare schedule, budgets, and scope of services for projects.
Managing a variety of transportation projects from design through construction. Drive the success of engineering projects and provide influence to the sustainable projects we work on. Manage project budgets.
Provide quality control over team deliverables
Support regional leader in business development.
Provide leadership and technical expertise to the Engineering team. In addition, collaborate with other disciplines (planning, landscape, data) as needed.

Requirements

autocad

deltek vision

p.e. license

civil engineering

12+ years

leadership

Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, MS Project or equivalent, AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.
Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
Experience using Deltek Vision.
Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.
Demonstrated understanding of and experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for roadway projects and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or TE (Traffic Engineer) licensure.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
12+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity; 5+ years as a Project Manager; 3+ years managing staff
Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Good presentation skills.
Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
Experience in, and knowledge of, the field of active, non-motorized transportation.
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field of study.
Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace.

Benefits

Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

The pay range for this job in Minneapolis is $125,000-$175,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.

Flexible Schedule

Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%

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 1996

Year Established

The company originated as a grassroots advocacy group and has since grown into a global leader in active-transportation planning.

$25–$100M Revenue

Annual Revenue Range

The company's annual revenue reflects its significant impact in the active-transportation sector, supported by its acquisition into the Trilon Group in 2022.

30+ Offices

Geographic Presence

With over 30 offices across North America, the company demonstrates a strong regional and national footprint.

Strategic Expansion

Micromobility Growth

The company led a notable micromobility expansion in Toronto, showcasing its innovative approach to urban transportation.

Evolved from grassroots advocacy into a global leader in active‑transportation planning and design.
Delivers projects from concept through construction, blending engineering with landscape architecture.
Typical projects include bike‑share systems, multimodal corridors, linear parks, trails, and safety campaigns.
Specializes in bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, greenway, and roadway networks.
Standout work includes award‑winning urban corridor designs.
Offers in‑house creative services for community engagement, such as branding, maps, and web apps.
Turns active‑living aspirations into built environments through visionary spatial analysis and public outreach.

Culture + Values

We are a mission-driven organization.
We value collaborative culture.
We create excellent products.
We offer multi-disciplinary solutions.
We are committed to sustainable growth.
We are a successful business.

Environment + Sustainability

2030

Car Trip Replacement Goal

The initiative aims to prioritize and expedite projects to replace car trips by 2030, focusing on promoting sustainable transportation alternatives.

Integrate sustainability and climate-forward thinking into all planning, design, engineering, outreach and programs.
Model emissions reductions resulting from active-transportation projects.
Incorporate community climate risks (heat, sea-level rise, drought, flooding) and mitigation strategies into deliverables.
Integrate green infrastructure (street trees, stormwater treatments, climate-adaptive plantings) to remove CO₂, recharge water, and beautify communities.
Measure potential mode-shift and emissions reductions; build tools to prioritize rapid decarbonization investments.
Combine climate models, environmental context, and asset inventories to evaluate climate-related risks.
Achieve internal and external sustainable best practices to build resilience.

Inclusion & Diversity

Advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity in project work and business practices.
Staff mix must reflect community diversity to build trust, public engagement, authentic partnerships and outcomes.
Support advancement of women and people of color to leadership.
Alt is an employer of choice for people of color and others from culturally underrepresented groups.
Inclusive culture that intentionally engages diverse people, ideas and perspectives.
Mission requires understanding diverse perspectives to plan, design and implement projects.
Diverse backgrounds and perspectives provide a stimulating, collaborative work environment.
Alt offices host regular events (design pin-ups, mentorship, Alt University) fostering diversity of thought.

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Services

Projects

Careers

Role

Description

process improvement

team mentoring

budget planning

project management

quality control

technical leadership

Implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
Mentoring staff and contributing to internal professional development and training to technical engineering team.
Prepare schedule, budgets, and scope of services for projects.
Managing a variety of transportation projects from design through construction. Drive the success of engineering projects and provide influence to the sustainable projects we work on. Manage project budgets.
Provide quality control over team deliverables
Support regional leader in business development.
Provide leadership and technical expertise to the Engineering team. In addition, collaborate with other disciplines (planning, landscape, data) as needed.

Requirements

autocad

deltek vision

p.e. license

civil engineering

12+ years

leadership

Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, MS Project or equivalent, AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.
Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
Experience using Deltek Vision.
Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.
Demonstrated understanding of and experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for roadway projects and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or TE (Traffic Engineer) licensure.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
12+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity; 5+ years as a Project Manager; 3+ years managing staff
Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
Ability and willingness to travel.
Good presentation skills.
Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
Experience in, and knowledge of, the field of active, non-motorized transportation.
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field of study.
Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace.

Benefits

Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

The pay range for this job in Minneapolis is $125,000-$175,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.

Flexible Schedule

Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability
Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%

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 1996

Year Established

The company originated as a grassroots advocacy group and has since grown into a global leader in active-transportation planning.

$25–$100M Revenue

Annual Revenue Range

The company's annual revenue reflects its significant impact in the active-transportation sector, supported by its acquisition into the Trilon Group in 2022.

30+ Offices

Geographic Presence

With over 30 offices across North America, the company demonstrates a strong regional and national footprint.

Strategic Expansion

Micromobility Growth

The company led a notable micromobility expansion in Toronto, showcasing its innovative approach to urban transportation.

Evolved from grassroots advocacy into a global leader in active‑transportation planning and design.
Delivers projects from concept through construction, blending engineering with landscape architecture.
Typical projects include bike‑share systems, multimodal corridors, linear parks, trails, and safety campaigns.
Specializes in bicycle, pedestrian, trail, park, greenway, and roadway networks.
Standout work includes award‑winning urban corridor designs.
Offers in‑house creative services for community engagement, such as branding, maps, and web apps.
Turns active‑living aspirations into built environments through visionary spatial analysis and public outreach.

Culture + Values

We are a mission-driven organization.
We value collaborative culture.
We create excellent products.
We offer multi-disciplinary solutions.
We are committed to sustainable growth.
We are a successful business.

Environment + Sustainability

2030

Car Trip Replacement Goal

The initiative aims to prioritize and expedite projects to replace car trips by 2030, focusing on promoting sustainable transportation alternatives.

Integrate sustainability and climate-forward thinking into all planning, design, engineering, outreach and programs.
Model emissions reductions resulting from active-transportation projects.
Incorporate community climate risks (heat, sea-level rise, drought, flooding) and mitigation strategies into deliverables.
Integrate green infrastructure (street trees, stormwater treatments, climate-adaptive plantings) to remove CO₂, recharge water, and beautify communities.
Measure potential mode-shift and emissions reductions; build tools to prioritize rapid decarbonization investments.
Combine climate models, environmental context, and asset inventories to evaluate climate-related risks.
Achieve internal and external sustainable best practices to build resilience.

Inclusion & Diversity

Advancing equity, inclusion, and diversity in project work and business practices.
Staff mix must reflect community diversity to build trust, public engagement, authentic partnerships and outcomes.
Support advancement of women and people of color to leadership.
Alt is an employer of choice for people of color and others from culturally underrepresented groups.
Inclusive culture that intentionally engages diverse people, ideas and perspectives.
Mission requires understanding diverse perspectives to plan, design and implement projects.
Diverse backgrounds and perspectives provide a stimulating, collaborative work environment.
Alt offices host regular events (design pin-ups, mentorship, Alt University) fostering diversity of thought.

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Projects

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