Transportation Design Project Manager, PE

Mannik Smith Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Excellent compensation package

PTO & holidays

401(k) Plan & Match

Career Path Development Program

Job summary

DRMP is seeking an experienced Transportation Design Project Manager, PE to lead roadway design efforts from planning through construction across the Carolinas. Based in Raleigh, NC, you will guide multi-disciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and advance design quality while developing the next generation of roadway engineers.

You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, and technical accuracy, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with AASHTO and DOT standards.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in Civil Engineering.
• North Carolina PE license required or in-hand.
• 5–10 years of transportation roadway design experience.
• Experience with NC DOT roadway design preferred.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and GEOPAK; OpenRoads a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead roadway design projects through planning, design, and construction support phases.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality.
• Oversee development of plans, specifications, estimates, and calculations.
• Collaborate with clients, agency stakeholders, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and develop engineers and staff.
• Evaluate design alternatives and recommend practical solutions.
• Support data collection, investigations, and project planning.
• Ensure designs meet agency and industry standards.

Skills

Roadway design experience

Project management

Mentoring

Client relations

Leadership

AASHTO standards

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering (ABET-accredited)

NC PE license

Tools

MicroStation

GEOPAK

OpenRoads

Job description

Transportation Design Project Manager, PE

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Raleigh, NC

Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 / year

Description

If you're an experienced roadway engineer looking for greater project ownership, leadership opportunities, and involvement in impactful transportation improvements, this role offers the chance to lead projects from planning through construction support across the Carolinas. You'll work on a diverse portfolio that includes highway widenings, intersections, interchanges, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, safety improvements, and design-build projects.

As a Roadway Design Project Manager, you'll help deliver transportation solutions that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life. You'll guide project teams, collaborate with clients and partners, and help develop the next generation of roadway engineers while driving high-quality project delivery.

Why DRMP

At DRMP, you’ll work on infrastructure that protects communities, improves mobility, and supports sustainable growth. You’ll have room to take ownership, build client relationships, deepen your technical expertise, and help develop the next generation of engineers.

Your Primary Responsibilities will include

• Lead roadway design projects through planning, design, and construction support phases.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and technical quality.
• Oversee development of plans, specifications, estimates, and engineering calculations.
• Collaborate with clients, agency stakeholders, subconsultants, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Mentor and develop engineers and design staff.
• Evaluate engineering alternatives and recommend practical solutions.
• Support data collection, engineering investigations, and project planning efforts.
• Ensure designs meet applicable agency and industry standards.

What you'll need

• Bachelor of Science from an ABET-accredited university in Civil Engineering
• North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 5 - 10 years of transportation roadway design experience
• NCDOT roadway design experience (preferred)
• Proficiency in MicroStation and GEOPAK. OpenRoads experience is a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of AASHTO and State DOT design standards
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
• Detail-oriented team player with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment

DRMP Offers

• Eligible for relocation assistance
• Excellent compensation package
• Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
• 401(k) Plan and Match
• Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental Leave
• Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
• Variety of voluntary benefit options
• Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
• Company-furnished life insurance
• Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account
• and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol-Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.