Project Manager - Roadway Engineering Design

Woolpert; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible time off

Job summary

Woolpert is seeking a Project Manager (Roadway Design) in the Columbus or Dayton area. You will guide transportation design projects from concept through detailed design, leading teams and managing client relationships.

A PE license in Ohio or the ability to obtain one within a year is required, along with 5–15 years of roadway experience and travel up to 10%. Responsibilities include leading design efforts, preparing proposals, and ensuring quality and budget adherence across projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active PE license in Ohio or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• 5–15 years of experience in transportation design (strong preference for roadway experience).
• Willingness to travel 5–10% to client sites.
• Familiarity with ODOT project development and local design processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams through preliminary engineering, detailed design, and quantity takeoffs for transportation projects.
• Direct design of roadways and related facilities (bikeways, roundabouts, multi-modal transportation) and lead technical aspects of projects.
• Perform highway and street design, alignments, grading, drainage, and traffic control design using MicroStation, ORD, AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Prepare proposals, scopes, schedules, and budgets for projects in response to RFPs.
• Ensure deliverables meet scope, schedule, and budget while coordinating with internal and client teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Project Manager - Roadway Engineering Design

Columbus, OH; Dayton, OH

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is hiring a Project Manager (Roadway Design) to join our dynamic Transportation Team at our Dayton or Columbus office. This position reports to the Transportation Practice Leader and is responsible for assisting current project managers in the execution of their current projects, developing relationships with our current clients, positioning themselves to manage future projects. Projects managed will likely be for our local government clients (LPA projects) where the Project Manager will lead the overall execution of the project while also serving as a technical lead on a portion of the project.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

What You Will Do:

• Lead project teams through the development of preliminary engineering, detailed design, and quantification of transportation projects.
• Lead design or help design complex roadway and transportation projects that require creative solutions. Projects include roadway, bikeways, pedestrian facilities, roundabouts, trails, multi-modal transportation or transportation planning.
• Perform engineering design tasks such as highway and street design, roadway alignments, roundabout design, roadway grading and modeling, curb ramp design, signing and pavement plan, maintenance of traffic, storm drainage.
• Perform designs using software including MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), AutoCAD, and/or Civil 3D.
• Respond to requests for proposals by leading the development of the proposal submission as well as preparing scope, schedule and budget of projects.
• Ensure deliverables and quality standards are met in accordance with the agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage and support internal and client cross-functional teams.
• Leverage existing relationships and new client and consultant relationships in the pursuit of new work.
• Actively participate in professional societies, organizations, and conferences by serving on boards, presenting at luncheons or conferences.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Active PE License in Ohio or ability to obtain an Ohio PE license within one year of hire.
• 5-15 years of experience in transportation design (strong preference for roadway experience).
• Must be able to travel 5-10% to client sites.
• Knowledge of ODOT Project Development Process, construction documentation & administration and knowledge in state, local municipalities design process is a plus.
• Bentley Open Road Designer or Civil3D experience.
• Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goals.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement.

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting your Recruiter.