Senior Transportation Road Design Lead

Weston & Sampson; North Carolina, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston & Sampson in Apex, NC is seeking a Senior Transportation Road Design Manager to lead road and highway design and project delivery for Southeast projects. You’ll manage complex DOT and local roadway programs, guiding a team of engineers through design, reviews, and construction.

This senior leadership role emphasizes mentoring, budget and schedule management, and adherence to NCDOT/SCDOT standards to deliver safe, efficient corridors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field required.
• 10–15 years of road design experience with leadership of large DOT projects.
• Familiarity with NCDOT/SCDOT design manuals and process guidelines.
• Strong written and verbal communication and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead road design projects from concept through construction.
• Oversee design teams and ensure compliance with standards.
• Serve as primary client liaison for delivery and performance.
• Review calculations, plans, and specifications.
• Mentor junior engineers and project managers.
• Support proposals and business growth through technical leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client liaison

Mentoring

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

Weston & Sampson in Apex, NC is seeking a Senior Transportation Road Design Manager to lead road and highway design and project delivery for Southeast projects. You’ll manage complex DOT and local roadway programs, guiding a team of engineers through design, reviews, and construction.

This senior leadership role emphasizes mentoring, budget and schedule management, and adherence to NCDOT/SCDOT standards to deliver safe, efficient corridors.