Senior Roadway Design Project Lead (Hybrid)

CME Associates; Frankfort (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work schedule

Competitive holiday and PTO

401(k) Plan and Match

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Parental Leave

EAP

Job summary

CME Associates in Kentucky is seeking a Roadway Design Project Manager to lead signature projects, mentor junior staff, and advance to PM responsibilities. You will coordinate with project managers, prepare design documents, assist with permits, and ensure schedules and budgets are met. The role supports growth within a transportation family ranked nationally.

The position offers hybrid work options and opportunities to develop expertise across multiple roadway design tasks on notable projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years experience in roadway design.
• Experience in people management or supervision.
• OpenRoads Designer experience preferred.
• PE Certification preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong technical and organizational skills.
• Proficient with standard industry software and MS Office.
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team and meet deadlines.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor junior staff while managing multiple roadway design tasks.
• Coordinate with Project Managers to meet schedule and budget requirements.
• Opportunity to be mentored and progress to Project Manager.
• Prepare accurate presentations, designs, details, and construction documents.
• Prepare permit applications and submittal packages to agencies.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, permitting agencies, utilities and contractors.
• Develop and adhere to project scope, schedules, and budgets.

Skills

Roadway design

People management

OpenRoads Designer

PE Certification (preferred)

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project coordination

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

PE Certification

Job description

CME Associates in Kentucky is seeking a Roadway Design Project Manager to lead signature projects, mentor junior staff, and advance to PM responsibilities. You will coordinate with project managers, prepare design documents, assist with permits, and ensure schedules and budgets are met. The role supports growth within a transportation family ranked nationally.

The position offers hybrid work options and opportunities to develop expertise across multiple roadway design tasks on notable projects.