Southeast Senior Transportation Project Manager

Weston&Sampson, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Weston&Sampson, Inc. is looking for an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to oversee roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects. This role involves managing design projects in line with DOT standards, coordinating various engineering activities, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, a PE license (or ability to obtain), and over 10 years of relevant experience. The position offers an opportunity to lead a multidisciplinary team and engage directly with clients in South Carolina and beyond.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in roadway, bridge and transportation project design and management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, or Florida (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Strong understanding of DOT Design Manuals, AASHTO standards, MUTCD, and project delivery processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver transportation design projects per SCDOT and FHWA standards.
• Oversee the development of roadway plans and construction plans.
• Coordinate project activities including surveying, traffic engineering, and environmental compliance.
• Lead project scheduling, budgeting, and progress reporting.
• Serve as primary client liaison for DOT's and municipalities.

Skills

Transportation project management

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Weston & Sampson is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects across the Southeast. This position will play a key role in managing the development and delivery of DOT and local government transportation projects, including roadway widening, intersection improvements, corridor studies, and multimodal enhancements.

What you’ll do

• Manage and deliver transportation design projects in accordance with SCDOT and FHWA standards.
• Oversee the development of preliminary roadway plans, right-of-way plans, and final construction plans.
• Coordinate project activities including surveying, traffic engineering, hydraulics, utilities, and environmental compliance.
• Lead project scheduling, budgeting, and progress reporting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Serve as primary client liaison for DOT’s, counties, municipalities, and partner agencies.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, providing technical guidance and professional development.
• Review and approve plans, specifications, cost estimates, and QA/QC documentation.
• Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and business development efforts.
• Support construction-phase services, including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and field coordination.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, or Florida (or ability to obtain within 6 months).
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in roadway, bridge and transportation project design and management.
• Proven track record managing DOT county and/or municipal roadway design projects from concept through PS&E.
• Strong understanding of DOT Design Manuals, AASHTO standards, MUTCD, and project delivery processes.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing subconsultants.

Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace the rich perspectives and experiences that arise from people of different races, ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientation, gender identities, ages, socio-economic statuses, abilities, and religions, as well as valuable insight from other untapped groups without our Weston & Sampson family and the communities we serve.