Senior Road Design Manager- Southeast

Weston & Sampson; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Ownership mindset

Growth opportunities

Flexible workplace

Strong culture

Job summary

Weston & Sampson seeks a Senior Transportation Road Design Manager to lead road and highway design and project delivery for Southeast projects. The role involves directing complex DOT and local roadway initiatives, guiding a team of engineers and designers, and serving as the primary client liaison for quality and performance.

The candidate will mentor junior staff, review plans and calculations, and contribute to proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.
• PE licensure strongly preferred in NC or SC (or able to become registered within six months).
• 10–15 years of road design and leadership of large DOT/municipal projects.
• Experience managing all aspects of design (geometrics, drainage, MOT, etc.).
• Familiarity with NCDOT/SCDOT design manuals and processes.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and multi-disciplinary team management.
• Excellent written and oral communication and mentorship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead road design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee technical design teams per standards.
• Serve as primary client liaison for delivery, quality, performance.
• Review design calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

Skills

Road design leadership

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking a Senior Transportation Road Design Manager to lead road and highway design and project delivery efforts for key transportation infrastructure projects across the Southeast.

This senior leadership position offers the opportunity to manage complexDOT and local government roadway projects— including widening, intersection improvements, and corridor upgrades — while guiding and developing a talented team of engineers and designers.

What you'll do:

• Manage and lead road design projects from concept through construction.


• Oversee technical design teams, ensuring compliance with AASHTO, DOT, and local standards.


• Serve as the primary client liaison for project delivery, quality, and performance.


• Review design calculations, plans, and specifications.


• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.


• Support proposal development and business growth through technical leadership.

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field.


• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina and/or South Carolina (or ability to become registered within six months) is strongly preferred.


• 10-15 years of road design experience, including leadership of large-scale DOT or other county/municipal transportation projects.


• Experience managing or being \"in charge of all aspects of design\" for a project (geometric design, typical sections, drainage/hydraulics, Maintenance of Traffic, etc.).


• Familiarity with state DOT standards — in this case, specifically North/South Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT/SCDOT) design manuals, plan-preparation guides, and other related regulations and processes.


• Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.


• Excellent written and oral communication skills, leadership/mentoring ability, and ability to manage multi-discipline teams.

Overview:

At Weston & Sampson, you'll work alongside more than 1,000 employee-owners who are passionate about improving our communities. From providing clean water to designing resilient infrastructure and sustainable environments, our work has a direct impact on quality of life. We're looking for curious, driven professionals who want to contribute to innovative, impactful projects and grow with a team that supports them.

We are a 100% employee-owned, interdisciplinary firm offering design, engineering, and environmental services. Since our founding in 1899, we have worked to build a collaborative, forward-thinking environment grounded in respectfor each other's ideas.

We offer:

• Meaningful work:Contribute to projects that protect and enhance the natural and built environments


• Ownership mindset: As an employee-owner, your work directly contributes to our shared success


• Growth opportunities: Build your career through mentorship, diverse projects, and clear advancement pathways


• Flexible workplace: Work in a way that supports your life and not the other way around


• Strong culture: Join a team that values collaboration, inclusion, and recognition

Pay Range: $128,410-$202,890 depending on experience

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Access (IDEA)

We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger. Weston & Sampson is committed to fostering a culture of belonging where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered. We actively support IDEA principles across our organization and in our daily work.

Ready to transform your environment? Let's work together.

A note to third-party recruiters:

Weston & Sampson manages all recruiting directly. We do not accept unsolicited resumes without a signed agreement in place. Any unsolicited submissions will be considered property of Weston & Sampson, and we are not responsible for associated fees.