Project Manager - Roadway Design Engineer

In this position, the candidate will:

• Perform project management duties or serve as a technical leader on projects of varying complexity.
• Provide leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major roadway and transportation projects.
• Oversee the preparation of project documents, designs, analyses, and technical reports; interpret data and coordinate engineering tasks.
• Review and approve project deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Serve as a technical expert in roadway engineering design.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with standards.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid‑level engineers, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Oversee multiple project teams and ensure alignment with organizational goals and project objectives.
• Assist with resource leveling of staff across projects. 
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and assist with business development initiatives.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and funding applications.
• Lead project meetings and present to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Represent the organization in interactions with clients, officials, contractors, and partner organizations.
• Supervise work groups that may include engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Review operational procedures to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and performance measures.
• Make decisions based on advanced technical knowledge and professional experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications for the role:

• Typically requires 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with a strong background in roadway design. We welcome applicants with a range of experience levels, provided they can demonstrate successful management of roadway design projects for DOTs or LPAs.
• Proficiency with roadway design software, engineering analysis tools, and project management systems.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision making abilities.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license.

Project & Leadership Expectations:

• Assume full project management responsibility for projects with moderate to high complexity and scope.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preparation of documents and activities for multiple major projects or entire programs.
• Review and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for assigned work.
• Routinely interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in meetings and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff; may serve as a direct supervisor.
• Apply advanced knowledge gained through extensive education and experience to guide project decisions.
• Work under broad administrative supervision with assignments defined by general objectives.

What We Offer:

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)