Roadway Project Manager

Burgess & Niple; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple in Ohio seeks a Roadway Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams from planning through construction of highway and active transportation projects. You will serve as the primary point of contact for state DOTs, counties, and municipalities, driving delivery, budgets, and schedules while maintaining client relationships.

You will mentor engineers, help grow the transportation practice, and contribute to project delivery with technical leadership and collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to be registered with reciprocity.
• 8+ years of roadway design experience for state and municipal transportation clients.
• Experience leading roadway design tasks or serving as roadway design lead.
• Experience managing projects of varying sizes and complexity, with proposal development and client engagement.
• Familiarity with ODOT and local agency clients.
• MS Office proficiency; Autodesk Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRoads is a plus.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with mentoring mindset.
• Entrepreneurial, proactive problem solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects for public agencies in Ohio.
• Oversee design execution, monitor scope, schedule, budget to ensure on-time delivery.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across internal disciplines and subconsultants.
• Ensure designs align with agency standards and client expectations.
• Drive project success, manage scope, schedule, budget and risk.
• Build client relationships and pursue future work opportunities.
• Represent the firm at meetings, events, and professional organizations.
• Mentor and develop emerging engineers to grow technical and leadership capabilities.
• Support business development through proposals, scoping, and client pursuits.
• Collaborate across the firm to deliver innovative transportation solutions nationwide.

Skills

Civil Engineering

PE License

Roadway design

Leadership

Client engagement

Proposal development

Mentoring

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering program

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Bentley OpenRoads

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Join our nationally recognized team of civil engineering professionals and take ownership of a diverse and rewarding portfolio of transportation projects. As a Roadway Project Manager, you'll lead multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of highway, roadway, and active transportation projects, from planning and design through construction, while serving as the trusted point of contact for state DOTs, counties, and municipalities. This role places you at the intersection of technical leadership and client partnership, where your ability to drive project delivery, manage budgets and schedules, and build lasting relationships is every bit as important as your engineering expertise. You'll also play a meaningful role in mentoring the next generation of engineers and contributing to the growth of our transportation practice, with clear opportunity to advance within the firm.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects for public agency clients including ODOT building on existing relationships and developing new partnerships throughout Ohio
• Oversee design execution while monitoring key performance indications including project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring timely delivery and designs align with ODOT and local agency standard preferences
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams across internal disciplines and subconsultants to achieve integrated, high-quality deliverables
• Champion technical excellence and ensure designs align with agency standards and client expectations
• Drive project success; lead design teams and proactively manage scope, schedule, budget and risk
• Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying opportunities for future work
• Represent the firm at client meetings, public involvement events, and professional organizations such as APWA and ASCE
• Mentor, coach, and develop emerging engineers to help them grow their technical and leadership capabilities
• Support business development through proposal development, scoping, fee negotiation, and client pursuits
• Collaborate across the firm to bring innovative solutions to transportation challenges throughout the country

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in the state of employment, or ability to be registered with reciprocity
• 8+ years of related roadway design experience for state and municipal transportation clients
• Demonstrated experience leading roadway design tasks or serving as the roadway design lead on transportation projects
• Experience managing projects of varying sizes and complexity as well as a strong background with proposal development and client engagement
• Familiarity with ODOT and local agency clients
• Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite; experience Autodesk Civil 3D or Bentley OpenRoads is a plus
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills with a passion for mentoring and developing future engineers
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving

Learn More

To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies

Burgess & Niple partners with external recruiting firms on a limited, as-needed basis. These relationships are coordinated through our Human Resources (HR) team. Recruiting firms may submit candidates only through an active, approved agreement with Burgess & Niple HR. Resumes submitted without such an agreement, including those sent directly to hiring managers or employees, will be considered unsolicited and ineligible for placement fees.