Senior Roadway Project Manager - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)

401(k) with Company Match

Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO

Short- & Long-term Disability

Job summary

Gresham Smith in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer to lead transportation planning and design efforts for state and local projects. You’ll manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with public agencies, pursue funding opportunities, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with high-quality construction documents.

Requirements include a bachelor’s in Planning or Civil Engineering, 10–15 years of roadway design, and PE or AICP preferred; ORD experience strongly desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Planning, Civil Engineering, or Civil Engineering Technology.
• 10–15 years of roadway design or transportation project delivery.
• AICP or PE certification desired.
• Strong experience with DOT projects preferred.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation planning and design projects from initiation through construction support.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring on-time delivery within budget and scope.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and client stakeholders to optimize solutions.
• Mentor junior engineers and staff in deliverables and processes.

Skills

DOT projects experience

Client relationship management

Project management

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or Civil Engineering Technology

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Job description

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a

About Us

At Gresham Smith, we call it Genuine Ingenuity. Our culture is the cornerstone of who we are, and our people are at the heart of everything we do. United by our Core Purpose—to plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities—we deliver innovative solutions for life’s essential infrastructure and institutions.

What sets us apart is our dedication to care for our people, our clients, and the places we call home. We are more than a team of professionals—we’re a community built on commitment, integrity, respect, and teamwork.

Why Gresham Smith?

When you join Gresham Smith, you’re joining a place where you can connect and thrive. Our employees consistently recognize us as a Best Place to Work because we go above and beyond to ensure that you feel valued, supported, and empowered.

About You

• A bachelor’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or Civil Engineering Technology
• 10 to 15 years of roadway design or transportation project delivery.
• Certification as an AICP or Professional Engineer (P.E.) is desired.
• Strong experience with DOT projects, strongly preferred
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), strongly preferred

Most importantly, you bring genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit—someone who wants to do great work with great people.

About The Role

As a Senior Roadway Engineer, you will:

• Leverage long-standing relationships with municipalities, counties, and public agencies to strengthen client partnerships, support ongoing initiatives, and expand the firm’s presence across the state.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients by providing guidance on navigating federal and state funding programs, requirements, and strategies to successfully secure and deliver funded projects.
• Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities within established networks and aligning client needs with the firm’s technical capabilities and services.
• Provide insight into public agency processes, policies, and priorities to help shape project approaches, improve delivery, and enhance client outcomes.
• Assist clients in identifying, pursuing, and securing state and federal funding opportunities by aligning project needs with applicable programs, guiding application development, and positioning projects for successful delivery.
• Lead transportation planning and design projects from initiation through construction support and close-out in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with scope and quality standards.
• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including internal staff and sub-consultants.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff in their professional development by deepening their understanding of deliverables and processes required for successful project delivery.
• Oversee the development of high-quality construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Track financial performance and coordinate with accounting and leadership on project reviews.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients and the firm, building and maintaining strong relationships.
• Lead client meetings, facilitate workshops, and deliver clear, effective presentations of technical solutions and project updates.
• Support business development efforts through client engagement and proposal contributions.
• Implement and uphold QA/QC processes to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.
• Identify risks, manage change, and maintain accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and disciplines to address technical challenges, optimize solutions, and ensure constructability.
• Apply project management tools and best practices to drive performance, prioritize tasks, and achieve project milestones.

Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Join Us

If you’re excited to bring your talents to a collaborative, people-first environment where you can make an impact while growing your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Here’s what you can expect

Professional Growth

In-house Learning, Tuition Reimbursement, Licensure Support, Professional Organization Engagement.

Culture that Cares

93% of employees say they feel cared for, and 96% are confident in our future success.

Competitive Benefits

• Flexible Schedules & Generous PTO
• Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness Programs)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short- & Long-term Disability, Paid Life & AD&DD
• Supplemental, Critical Care, Pet, Legal & ID Theft Insurance
• Family Planning and Parental Leave
• Mass/Public Transit Program
• Telemedicine and Employee Assistance Program

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!

GRESHAM SMITH does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, headhunters, search firms, or agencies. No referral or recruiter fees will be paid without a fully executed GRESHAM PLACEMENT SERVICES AGREEMENT (PSA) in advance. Submissions made without a PSA may be recruited and hired by GRESHAM SMITH with no financial obligation to the submitting party. Any such unsolicited resumes or candidate information sent to hiring managers or any employee becomes the property of GRESHAM SMITH.