Our client is seeking an accomplished Senior Highway Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of roadway and transportation infrastructure projects. This is a leadership-level opportunity to manage complex transportation projects while mentoring design teams and maintaining strong client relationships across the region.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee roadway and highway design projects from preliminary engineering through final design and delivery

• Lead and mentor project teams of engineers and designers, ensuring high-quality work and adherence to project standards

• Manage budgets, schedules, and client communication to maintain project alignment and profitability

• Develop design plans, reports, cost estimates, and specifications for roadway, intersection, and traffic improvement projects

• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, subconsultants, and regulatory agencies to ensure project success

• Provide technical guidance on roadway modeling, design standards, and best practices for public infrastructure projects

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; Master’s degree preferred

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required

• 10+ years of progressive experience in highway design and project management

• Experience managing DOT or municipal roadway projects, including preliminary and final design phases

• Proficiency with roadway design software such as MicroStation, Civil 3D, or OpenRoads

• Strong technical knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, and DOT design standards

• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills

Why Join Our Client:
Our client is a nationally recognized, multidisciplinary engineering and architecture firm known for delivering innovative infrastructure solutions across the country. They offer the stability of an established organization with the flexibility and entrepreneurial spirit of a growing firm. Team members enjoy meaningful project work, a collaborative environment, and opportunities for professional advancement across disciplines and markets.

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