Roadway Design Project Manager, PE - Lead Civil Projects

Mannik Smith Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent compensation package

PTO & holidays

401(k) Plan & Match

Career Path Development Program

Job summary

DRMP is seeking an experienced Transportation Design Project Manager, PE to lead roadway design efforts from planning through construction across the Carolinas. Based in Raleigh, NC, you will guide multi-disciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and advance design quality while developing the next generation of roadway engineers.

You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and technical accuracy, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with AASHTO and DOT standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering.
• North Carolina PE license required or in-hand.
• 5–10 years of transportation roadway design experience.
• Experience with NC DOT roadway design preferred.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and GEOPAK; OpenRoads a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design projects through planning, design, and construction support phases.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality.
• Oversee development of plans, specifications, estimates, and calculations.
• Collaborate with clients, agency stakeholders, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and develop engineers and staff.
• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend practical solutions.
• Support data collection, investigations, and project planning.
• Ensure designs meet agency and industry standards.

Skills

Roadway design experience

Project management

Mentoring

Client relations

Leadership

AASHTO standards

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

NC PE license

Tools

MicroStation

GEOPAK

OpenRoads

Job description

DRMP is seeking an experienced Transportation Design Project Manager, PE to lead roadway design efforts from planning through construction across the Carolinas. Based in Raleigh, NC, you will guide multi-disciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and advance design quality while developing the next generation of roadway engineers.

You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and technical accuracy, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with AASHTO and DOT standards.