Highway Design-Build Project Lead

Lochner; Raleigh, Charlotte (NC, NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Hybrid/remote working

Life & disability insurance

HSA contributions

FSA for healthcare

Job summary

Lochner, in partnership with Egis, seeks a Project Manager in Raleigh, NC to lead highway design-build projects from pursuit to delivery. You will coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and ensure compliance with NCDOT standards.

The ideal candidate holds a North Carolina PE, 10+ years in transportation engineering, and proven PM experience on design-build ventures. Travel within NC and staff mentorship are required.

Qualifications

• Requires NC PE license and 10+ years in transportation engineering.
• Proven PM experience on highway design-build projects.
• Strong knowledge of NCDOT standards and design criteria.
• Willingness to travel within North Carolina as project needs require.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for highway and roadway design-build projects from pursuit through final delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary design teams and coordinate with construction partners in a design-build environment.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality per Lochner's PM procedures.
• Act as primary contact with NCDOT, FHWA, contractors, and subconsultants.
• Ensure compliance with NCDOT standards, manuals, DB contracts, DB guidelines, and regs.
• Oversee design development, technical reviews, constructability reviews, and value engineering.
• Support design-build pursuits with staffing plans, schedules, and risk strategies.
• Mentor and develop staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Skills

North Carolina PE license

10+ years transportation engineering

PM experience (highway design-build)

Knowledge of NCDOT policies

Lead multidisciplinary teams

Leadership & client-relationships

Willingness to travel in NC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

4 Year Degree

Job description

Lochner, in partnership with Egis, seeks a Project Manager in Raleigh, NC to lead highway design-build projects from pursuit to delivery. You will coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, risk, and ensure compliance with NCDOT standards.

The ideal candidate holds a North Carolina PE, 10+ years in transportation engineering, and proven PM experience on design-build ventures. Travel within NC and staff mentorship are required.