Roadway Design Project Manager - PE

Trilon Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance

Job summary

DRMP is seeking a Roadway Design Project Manager (PE) for our Atlanta, GA team. This role leads planning, design, and execution of roadway improvement projects across Georgia, guiding cross-disciplinary teams and coordinating with clients to deliver on-time, on-budget solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a Georgia PE license, ABET-accredited civil engineering degree, and 10–15+ years of roadway design experience with familiarity in AASHTO and DOT standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• Georgia PE license required.
• 10–15+ years roadway design experience, GDOT experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO and State DOT design standards.
• Management skills including budgeting, scheduling, and client interaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of roadway improvement projects across Georgia for state, county, and municipal clients.
• Oversee development of construction plans, specifications, estimates, and calculations.
• Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, and internal teams to meet goals and deadlines.
• Direct and mentor design staff and drive technical growth.
• Conduct engineering investigations and feasibility analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client interaction

Staff management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Roadway Design Project Manager - PE

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Atlanta, GA

Description

Lead transformative transportation projects. Build your legacy with DRMP.

DRMP is seeking a Roadway Design Project Manager to join our Atlanta team and drive innovative roadway solutions across Georgia. If you're a licensed PE with a passion for infrastructure and a knack for leading multidisciplinary teams, this role offers the chance to shape communities, mentor talent, and grow your career in a purpose-driven environment.

ELIGIBLE FOR SIGN ON BONUS AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

What you will lead:

• As a Project Manager, you'll lead the planning, design, and execution of roadway improvement projects for state, county, and municipal clients across Georgia. Your portfolio may include:
  • New location corridors
  • Roadway widening
  • Bicycle and pedestrian facilities
  • Highway safety enhancements
  • Intersections and interchanges
  • Design-build projects.
• You'll guide projects through all phases - from advanced planning to final design and construction support - while collaborating across disciplines to deliver high-quality, on-budget solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Overall management of transportation infrastructure improvement projects of varying complexity across Georgia.
• Provide professional engineering design services for transportation improvement projects.
• Oversee development of construction plans, specifications, estimates and detailed engineering calculations.
• Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, and internal teams to meet project goals and deadlines.
• Direct and mentor design support staff, fostering technical growth and alignment.
• Conduct engineering investigations and feasibility analyses using collected data.
• Evaluate alternative design solutions and contribute to critical decision-making.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
• Georgia PE license.
• 10-15+ years of roadway design experience, GDOT experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO and State DOT design standards.
• Management acumen including budgeting, scheduling, job tracking, client interaction and staff management.
• Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to forge strong relationships with clients, partners and your team members.
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and commitment to team success.

DRMP Offers

• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.