Senior Roadway Design Engineer/Project Manager

gpac; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Civil Engineering consulting firm in Columbia, SC is looking for a Senior Roadway Design Engineer/Project Manager. This role offers the opportunity to lead major transportation projects while advancing your career toward senior management and potential partnership in the firm. If you have significant experience in roadway design and leadership skills, apply today to join their innovative team!

Benefits

Performance bonuses and additional incentives

Direct path to senior management

Partnership track

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transportation engineering with a strong background in roadway design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina.
• Extensive experience managing roadway/highway projects from design through construction.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage high-profile transportation projects, including roadway design.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for clients and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Guide and mentor a team of engineers and designers.

Skills

Leadership

Client Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Roadway Design Engineer/Project Manager

Senior Roadway Design Engineer/Project Manager

6 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Are you an experienced Senior Roadway Design Engineer/Project Manager?

An established and highly-reputable Civil Engineering consulting firm in Columbia, SC is seeking a talented Senior Roadway Design Engineer/Project Manager to be a key part of their current and upcoming transportation projects they have recently been awarded.

With over 50 years of years in business, this firm offers an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of transportation infrastructure while accelerating your career to the C-suite level as a Transportation Department Manager.

If you have extensive experience designing Roadway Transportation projects and are looking for a leadership role offering the opportunity for partnership, this opportunity is for you!

What You'll Do

• Lead Major Projects: Design and manage high-profile transportation projects, including roadway design, construction, and delivery for SCDOT and other major clients
• Strategic Oversight: Serve as the lead point of contact for clients, contractors, and key stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Team Leadership/Mentorship: Guide and mentor a growing team of engineers and designers, ensuring effective communication and strong project execution
• Participate in Business Development efforts: Contribute to proposal preparation, client relationship management, and project acquisition efforts to secure future work
  
  

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in transportation engineering with a strong background in Roadway design
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in South Carolina
• Extensive experience managing roadway/highway projects from design through construction
• Proven expertise working with SCDOT standards
• Strong leadership and client management skills
• Business development skills strongly preferred, but not required
• Ability to navigate complex projects while maintaining focus on quality, budget, and schedule
• Excellent communication and strategic decision-making abilities
  
  

Why This Role Is Unique

• $100,000-150,000 starting salary, plus performance bonuses and additional incentives
• Direct Path to Senior Management: Clear trajectory to executive leadership in a growing firm
• Partnership track: Allows you to directly benefit from the firm's success and long-term growth
• High-Impact Projects: Lead some of the most critical transportation projects in the region
• Career Growth: Work closely with executive leadership and take on increasing responsibilities
• Collaborative, Entrepreneurial Environment: Join a culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, and career progression
  
  

Ready to Step into Executive Leadership? If you are an experienced Senior Roadway Design Engineer/Project Manager with a passion for Roadway Design and are looking to advance your career into a Senior Management role fairly rapidly, this opportunity is for you!

APPLY TODAY by emailing your resume directly to [e-mail].

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

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