Local Projects Administrator – Lead

Mannik Smith Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance with HSA option

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Catalytic Coaching program

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is looking for a Local Projects Administrator Lead in Columbus, Ohio. This role involves leading transportation design projects and overseeing local government initiatives. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and relevant experience of 5–9 years, preferably with a strong proficiency in MicroStation.

Benefits include health insurance, flexible scheduling, and a 401(k) with company match. The position offers a competitive salary range of $120,000 - $142,000 annually, reflecting the company's commitment to its employees.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of relevant experience in roadway or transportation design.
• EIT certification required; PE license or active pursuit of PE preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
• Proficiency in MicroStation required; AutoCAD experience highly desirable.
• Familiarity with ODOT standards and experience preparing plans for DOT and municipal clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare transportation design plans for ODOT and municipal projects.
• Oversee organization of all local government transportation projects.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with local governments across Ohio.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior staff.
• Collaborate with teams across offices for multi-disciplinary initiatives.

Skills

5–9 years of relevant experience in roadway or transportation design

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering

EIT certification required; PE license or active pursuit of PE preferred

Proficiency in MicroStation

AutoCAD experience highly desirable

Familiarity with ODOT standards

Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Local Projects Administrator Lead

Department: Civil/Municipal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Columbus, OH

Compensation: $120,000 - $142,000 / year

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650+ professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering and construction solutions. Due to MSG’s continued growth, a new opening is available for a Project Manager to assist with our projects in Columbus, Ohio!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and prepare transportation design plans and 3D models for ODOT, LPA, and municipal roadway projects.
• Oversee organization of all local government transportation projects, lead the group of project managers pursuing local government projects.
• Develop and maintain good relationships with local governments across Ohio, manage project pursuits and project management activities.
• Lead the entire local projects group as the company expands its portfolio of local government transportation projects across the state of Ohio.
• Perform and check a variety of design calculations, including drainage design, quantities, maintenance of traffic, and pavement design.
• Provide technical expertise and mentorship to junior staff, helping them grow their design and project skills.
• Collaborate with teams across offices, supporting ODOT projects and other multi-disciplinary initiatives as needed.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering
• EIT certification required; PE license or active pursuit of PE preferred
• 5–9 years of relevant experience in roadway or transportation design
• Proficiency in MicroStation required; AutoCAD experience highly desirable
• Familiarity with ODOT standards and experience preparing plans for DOT and municipal clients
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

Benefits

• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

Salary Range Note

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.