Senior Roadway Project Manager

Stantec; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Ten paid holidays per year

Vacation 10-20 days per year

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Stantec is seeking a Senior Roadway Project Manager to join our team in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will lead roadway design projects for GDOT and local clients with a minimum of 10 years of experience in design and management.

The role requires Georgia PE registration and strong client liaison, pursuit leadership, and team leadership abilities, with QA/QC focus and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant roadway design and management experience.
• Georgia Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead future roadway design projects as Project Manager.
• Serve as roadway design Key Team Leader or Project Manager for Design‑Build pursuits.
• Coordinate with design teams, subconsultants, and vendors to keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to roadway design staff.
• Drive QA/QC improvements and cost-effective project delivery.
• Develop client relationships and pursue new opportunities with key clients.

Skills

Client liaison

Pursuit leadership

Team leadership

QA/QC processes

Safety culture

Mentoring

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Georgia PE registration

Job description

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we’re making an impact around the world.

If you’re looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is currently seeking a motivated Senior Roadway Project Manager to join our team in Atlanta, GA! Qualified candidates will have a minimum of 10 years of experience in design and management of roadway improvement projects, preferably in Georgia. This candidate will manage roadway design projects with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT), as well as local clients, including Cities, Counties and Community Improvement Districts.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Client liaison of key transportation clients, including Georgia DOT, various Metro Atlanta cities, counties, and CIDs, with others identified as part of the overall strategic planning process.
• Identify and track potential projects and teaming opportunities for conventional design, Design-Build and P3 procurement through strong client liaisons, working with key teaming partners.
• Identify additional transportation clients that will generate new business based on a targeted account management plan identified during the strategic planning process.
• Pursuit leadership for identified opportunities with key clients, including Pipeline database population, client meeting organization, teaming relationships, SOQ/proposal preparation and interview/presentation leadership.
• Collaboration with the marketing team and business development managers throughout the company.
• Support in helping develop the value proposition and win theme for success through regular client meetings and strategic planning.
• Technical oversight of the proposal process including hands-on participation with scope, fee and schedule negotiations.
• Leadership and support in identifying key teaming partners, assisting in the development of the overall project delivery team, and collaboration with other disciplines and geographies in expanding Stantec’s market share.
• Commitment to committee/leadership roles in professional societies, such as ACEC, ASHE, ITE and related organizations.
• Participation in external marketing initiatives, including conferences, presentations, recruiting, training, etc. Project Management
• Lead future roadway design projects as Project Manager
• Serve as roadway design Key Team Leader or Project Manager for future Design‑Build pursuits, working with contractor, prime consultant, other PMs and discipline leads.
• Coordinate with design teams, subconsultants, vendors and other project partners to keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Lead efforts to continue improvements in QA/QC processes and fostering a culture of cost effectiveness through project delivery.
• Assist with formal project reviews of large or complex transportation projects to identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Foster a safety culture for all projects, including effective use of risk management system (RMS) forms and procedures.
• Provide support and leadership throughout the Region in support of a “zero safety incident” culture. Staff Leadership
• Recruit and hire key transportation staff.
• Serve as the direct supervisor of roadway design staff (new staff and potentially reassigned existing staff). Provide input into the employee performance review, compensation, and bonus processes for direct reports.
• Encourage project collaboration, workload coordination and cross training between transportation staff located in various offices across the region.
• Provide project leadership through direct technical involvement and design decisions.
• Provide mentoring for junior staff with roadway design, plans presentation, CAD structure and other technical considerations.

Education and Experience

• Completion of a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering
• A Minimum of 10 years relevant experience
• Georgia PE registration

This position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work and out of office meetings/travel. Work from home (2) days a week and (3) days in the office, as a minimum.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.

Why Choose Stantec?

• We put people first and want to help you make that appointment or the activity that you need to attend. At Stantec, we have a hybrid, flexible work schedule that meets both business and individual needs.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge infrastructure projects nationwide
• A team environment that values innovation, learning, and growth
• Career development resources to expand your skills, enhance your expertise, and grow your career.
• Ability to work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique projects.
• Ability to join Stantec committees, employee resource groups, participate in community volunteering, and join various company or local groups/initiatives.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future‑proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

Pay Transparency

In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full-time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location

United States | GA | Atlanta

Organization

BC-1710 Transpt-US Carolinas

Employee Status

Regular

Business Justification

New Position

Travel

Yes

Schedule

Full time

Job Posting

24/08/2026 03:08:29

Req ID

1007368

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.