Roadway Design Project Manager, PE

SC Works Trident; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Trilon Group seeks a Roadway Design Project Manager to lead diverse transportation projects in the Carolinas, from planning to construction support. You will independently apply, plan, design, direct, organize, and execute related activities for multiple roadway improvements for public and private clients.

Position offers a sign-on bonus and the opportunity to work on projects such as widening, bicycle/pedestrian improvements, intersection work, and design-build tasks across all project phases.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Civil Engineering required.
• North Carolina PE license required.
• 5–10 years of roadway design experience.
• Familiarity with NC DOT standards and AASHTO guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional engineering design services for transportation improvements.
• Oversee design development and production of plans, specs, estimates and calculations.
• Collaborate with clients, sub-consultants and staff to meet schedule and budget.
• Direct and mentor design support staff.
• Conduct investigations and planning tasks with data analysis.
• Perform routine calculations and evaluate alternative solutions.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Education

ABET‑accredited BS in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

GEOPAK

OpenRoads

Job description

As a Roadway Design Project Manager, you will play a key role in our organization, independently applying, planning, designing, directing, organizing, executing, and recommending related activities of various roadway improvement projects in the Carolinas. You will be involved in a diverse range of transportation-related projects for both public and private clients such as new location, widening, bicycle & pedestrian, highway safety, intersection, interchange, and design-build projects across all phases of a project life from advanced planning to final design and construction support. This position is eligible for a sign-on-bonus! Curious about shaping the future? Discover the types of projects you could be involved in with this position.

Occupation: Project Management Specialists
Location: Charlotte, NC - 28278
Job Type: Full Time (30 Hours or More) Posted: 08/28/2026
Positions available: 1 Source: Trilon Group Web Site: www.trilongroup.com Onsite / Remote: Work at home all of the time

Key Responsibilities

• Providing professional engineering design services for transportation improvements projects
• Overseeing design development and production of construction details, plans, specifications, and estimates including detailed engineering calculations
• Collaborating with clients, sub-consultant partners, technical staff, and managers across multiple disciplines to develop quality deliverables within schedule and budgetary requirements
• Directing and mentoring design support staff
• Conduct engineering investigations and planning work by completing well-defined tasks including collection and analysis of data
• Perform routine calculations, and participating in evaluating the feasibility of alternate solutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil Engineering
• North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 5 - 10 years of transportation roadway design experience
• NCDOT roadway design experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in MicroStation and GEOPAK. OpenRoads experience is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of AASHTO and State DOT design standards
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment

Salary and Benefits

• Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00 Per Year
• Benefits Provided: Not Available
• Other Benefits: Not Available
• Type of Job: Not Available
• Full or Part Time: Full Time (30 Hours or More)
• Job Duration: Not Available
• Minimum Experience Required: Not Available
• Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil Engineering
• Required License/Certification: No