Highway Program Lead — Transportation Portfolio Manager

Larson Design Group; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Larson Design Group is seeking a Highway Program Manager to lead a portfolio of transportation projects, managing project managers and key client relationships. You will coordinate staffing, ensure quality deliverables, and drive strategic growth for transportation services.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and 15 years of transportation engineering leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years of relevant transportation engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Leads a portfolio of highway projects and project managers, ensuring successful delivery and client satisfaction.
• Develops and cultivates long‑term client relationships and positions LDG as a trusted transportation partner.
• Provides oversight to Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, resolving significant project and delivery issues.
• Balances workload and resources across the program to meet commitments and sustain performance.
• Establishes clear expectations for quality and execution across the portfolio.
• Monitors financial performance, backlog, risks, and staffing needs; takes proactive action.
• Leads, mentors, and develops project managers and staff for growth.
• Drives business development and strategic growth with client engagement and opportunities.
• Supports leadership in annual goals and long‑term strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project management

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Larson Design Group is seeking a Highway Program Manager to lead a portfolio of transportation projects, managing project managers and key client relationships. You will coordinate staffing, ensure quality deliverables, and drive strategic growth for transportation services.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and 15 years of transportation engineering leadership experience.