Highway Program Leader: Drive Projects & Client Growth

Larson Design Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Paid training for licensures

Competitive benefits

Bonus plans

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Larson Design Group seeks a Highway Program Manager to lead a portfolio of transportation projects and guide project managers and key client relationships. You will drive overall program performance, ensure LDG quality, and manage workload, with focus on staff development and strategic growth.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive transportation experience, and a PE license, with a track record of delivering complex projects for public-sector clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field is required.
• Minimum of 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 maintains long-term client relationships and positions LDG as a trusted transportation partner.
• Provides oversight to Project Managers and Senior Project Managers, addressing project, client, and delivery issues.
• Balances workload and resources across the program to meet commitments and support team performance.
• Sets expectations for quality, accountability, and coordinated project execution across the portfolio.
• Monitors financial performance, backlog, risks, and staffing needs, taking proactive actions.
• Leads, mentors, and develops project managers and staff for career growth.
• Leads business development and strategic growth, including client engagement and pursuit expansion.
• Supports department leadership in annual goals and long-term strategic initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Larson Design Group seeks a Highway Program Manager to lead a portfolio of transportation projects and guide project managers and key client relationships. You will drive overall program performance, ensure LDG quality, and manage workload, with focus on staff development and strategic growth.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive transportation experience, and a PE license, with a track record of delivering complex projects for public-sector clients.