Transportation Engineering Project Manager

Civil and Environmental Consultants; Mayfield Heights (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Profit sharing

Performance bonus

Company stock

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Transportation Engineering Project Manager to join our growing transportation practice in Cleveland, OH.

This position is ideal for an engineer who is ready to expand beyond technical design and take on increasing responsibility for project management, client interaction, staff mentorship, and project delivery. As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC offers a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while helping shape transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of roadway design experience
• Advanced knowledge of MicroStation/InRoads or similar transportation design software
• Experience with roadway geometric design, pavement design, construction documents, and Right-of-Way Plan preparation per Pennsylvania regulations
• Experience in PennDOT Plan Preparation and HOP process, including Agreements of Release, Right-of-Way acquisition, and ePermitting
• Experience in site grading and drainage, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, and utilities
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) in Pennsylvania required; registration in other states is a plus
• Strong business development, project management, staff development and project execution skills

Responsibilities

• Lead design and plan production for transportation improvement projects, including municipal, DOT, and private development work
• Manage transportation projects from planning through final design, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and deliverables
• Develop transportation geometry, grading, drainage, and construction plans from preliminary through final design
• Prepare engineering calculations, quantities, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver integrated transportation solutions
• Support project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and proposal development
• Serve as a primary contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders and strengthen relationships
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers
• Contribute to growth of CEC's transportation practice in Ohio and surrounding region

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Mentorship

Staff development

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation/InRoads

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

• Job Locations: US-OH-Mayfield Heights
• Category: Transportation Engineering
• Type: Full-Time

Overview

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) is seeking a Transportation Engineering Project Manager to join our growing transportation practice in Cleveland, OH. This position is ideal for an engineer who is ready to expand beyond technical design and take on increasing responsibility for project management, client interaction, staff mentorship, and project delivery.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC offers a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while helping shape transportation infrastructure throughout the region. Join an established transportation team with a strong backlog of projects, diverse project opportunities, and the support needed to continue growing your career.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and plan production for transportation improvement projects, including municipal, DOT, and private development work
• Manage transportation projects from planning through final design, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and project deliverables
• Develop transportation geometry, grading, drainage, and construction plans from preliminary through final design
• Prepare engineering calculations, quantities, cost estimates, and technical reports
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including civil, survey, geotechnical, and environmental professionals to deliver integrated project solutions
• Support project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and proposal development efforts.
• Serve as a key point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders while helping strengthen long-term client relationships
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
• Contribute to the growth and continued success of CEC's transportation practice throughout Ohio and the surrounding region

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in providing roadway design services
• Advanced knowledge of MicroStation/InRoads or similar transportation engineering design softwares
• Experience with roadway geometric design, pavement design, construction document preparation, and Right-of-Way Plan preparation according to Pennsylvania regulations
• Experience in PennDOT Plan Preparation and the PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit (HOP) process, including Agreements of Release, Right-of-Way acquisition, and ePermitting
• Experience in site grading and drainage, hydrology and hydraulics, stormwater management, Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control, and Utilities
• Professional Engineering License (P.E.) in Pennsylvania required. Registration in other States in addition to Pennsylvania a plus
• Strong business development, project management, staff development and project execution skills

About Us

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

• matching 401(k)
• profit sharing
• a performance bonus
• company stock
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• short and long-term disability
• tuition assistance
• professional development
• and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.