Roadway Project Manager New Akron, OH; Mentor, OH

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

Job summary

Burgess & Niple, Inc. is seeking a Roadway Project Manager in Ohio to lead the planning, design, and delivery of transportation projects for public agencies.

You’ll guide multidisciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, and budgets, and build trusted client partnerships across state and local agencies. The role emphasizes technical excellence, mentorship of engineers, business development support, and collaboration to provide innovative transportation solutions nationwide.

Qualifications

• BSCE from ABET-accredited program.
• PE license in the state or able to reciprocity.
• 8+ years roadway design experience.
• Experience leading roadway design tasks.
• Experience with proposals and client engagement.
• Familiarity with ODOT and local agencies.
• Civil 3D/OpenRoads proficiency a plus.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, design, and deliver transportation projects for public agencies in Ohio.
• Oversee design execution, monitoring scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across internal disciplines and subconsultants.
• Champion technical excellence and ensure agency standards.
• Drive project success and proactively manage scope, schedule, and risk.
• Build and strengthen client relationships and pursue future work.
• Represent the firm at client meetings, public events, and professional organizations.
• Mentor and develop emerging engineers.
• Support business development through proposals and scoping.
• Collaborate across the firm to bring innovative transportation solutions nationwide.

Skills

Roadway design

Project leadership

Client engagement

Mentoring

Education

BS CE ABET

Tools

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Microsoft Office

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

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.

You affirm that you do not require now or in the future sponsorship from Burgess & Niple for an immigration‑related employment benefit. (Sponsorship for immigration‑related employment benefits include, but are not limited to, H1B visa petition, employer offer letter for TN status, Form I-485 Supplement J for job portability, I-983 training plan for STEM OPT, or any other employer’s completion of forms or correspondence to USCIS or any other U.S. governmental agencies, or Designated School Officials on your behalf for employment authorization or immigration processing purposes.

I hereby certify that all the facts set forth are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. Any incorrect statements I make during the application process will be considered grounds for removal from consideration for this position or dismissal if I am hired by Burgess & Niple.