Transportation Design Engineer – Project Manager

Mannik Smith Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Generous PTO

Work-life balance support

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer - Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex roadway and highway projects in Massachusetts. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in transportation engineering, a Professional Engineer (PE) license, and expertise in managing infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include oversight of project delivery, scope management, and client liaison. This role also emphasizes mentorship and development of junior engineers while ensuring compliance with DOT standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Roadway/highway design experience required.
• Proven experience managing complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple transportation design projects.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, and schedules.

Skills

Transportation engineering

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership

Communication skills

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s degree in a related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Transportation Design Engineer - Project Manager

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Boston, MA

Compensation: $130,000 - $145,000 / year

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities.

We are seeking a Transportation Design Engineer – Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex roadway and highway projects in Massachusetts. This is a high-impact opportunity for a motivated leader to manage projects from concept through construction while helping shape safer, more efficient transportation systems across the region.

In this role, you’ll serve as both a technical expert and project leader, guiding multidisciplinary teams, partnering with clients, and mentoring emerging talent—all while delivering high-quality transportation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple transportation design projects, with a focus on highways and roadways, for municipal and state clients
• Oversee all phases of project delivery—from planning and design through construction
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful outcomes
• Coordinate internal teams and collaborate on staff allocation and workload planning
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and client strategy
• Provide technical expertise in roadway and highway design and construction management
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, DOT standards, and regulatory guidelines
• Perform QA/QC reviews to maintain high-quality deliverables
• Identify risks and proactively resolve technical and project challenges
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers
• Support recruitment and team growth initiatives in partnership with leadership
• Serve as the primary point of contact for DOT agencies, municipalities, and project stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and project updates
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships to support repeat business and partnerships

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering
• Roadway/highway design experience required
• Proven experience managing complex infrastructure projects from concept through construction
• Experience working with DOT agencies (MassDOT experience strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of transportation design standards, regulations, and best practices
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related design/modeling tools
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.