Roadway Design Project Manager - PE

DRMP; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

401(k) Plan and Match

Career Path Development Program

Mentorship Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Health and dental insurance premiums

EAP

Job summary

DRMP is seeking a Roadway Design Project Manager to join the Atlanta team. Lead planning, design, and execution of roadway projects across Georgia.

Applicants should hold a Georgia PE license and have 10-15+ years of roadway design experience to drive multidisciplinary teams and deliver high-impact infrastructure solutions. Join DRMP's Atlanta office for a role with sign-on bonus potential and relocation assistance, offering a competitive compensation package and opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of roadway improvement projects for state, county, and municipal clients across Georgia.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client interaction

Staff management

Engineering analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

$100,000 - $140,000 / year

Department: Transportation

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

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• 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'll need

• 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.