Transportation Project Manager

Jobtailor; Westfield (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Senior Roadway Design Engineer in Massachusetts to lead municipal and DOT roadway projects. The role focuses on managing design teams, preparing construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates while coordinating with subconsultants and stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has a PE license in MA, 10+ years in roadway design, and strong DOT standards knowledge. This on-site position emphasizes client engagement, public presentations, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in roadway design.
• At least 3 years managing projects.
• Strong understanding of DOT design standards, manuals, and specifications.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer.

Responsibilities

• Manage roadway design projects for municipal and DOT clients.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal agencies and DOT clients.
• Lead development of construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project reports.
• Supervise internal design teams and coordinate with subconsultants.
• Oversee permitting processes and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules; monitor progress.
• Provide technical oversight during construction, including shop drawing reviews and site visits.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Lead proposal preparation and interviews for roadway opportunities.

Skills

Roadway design

Project management

Client meetings

Public presentations

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

DOT design standards

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license (MA)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

Job description

• Manage roadway design projects for municipal and DOT clients, including reconstruction, resurfacing, safety improvements, and intersection redesign
• Serve as the primary point of contact for municipal agencies and DOT clients
• Lead development of construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, and project reports for roadway geometry, grading, drainage, and traffic features
• Supervise internal design teams and coordinate with subconsultants and multidisciplinary specialists
• Oversee permitting processes and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, including DOT design standards
• Develop project scopes, budgets, and schedules; monitor progress and ensure timely, cost-effective delivery
• Provide technical oversight during construction, including shop drawing reviews, site visits, and contractor coordination
• Mentor junior engineers
• Lead proposal preparation and interviews for municipal and state roadway opportunities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in roadway design
• At least 3 years managing projects
• Strong understanding of DOT design standards, manuals, and specifications
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer
• Experience managing multidisciplinary design teams and project schedules
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead client meetings and public presentations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Preferred: Experience with DOT funding programs such as LOTCIP, STP, and Local Roads
• Preferred: Familiarity with Complete Streets design principles and ADA compliance
• Preferred: Knowledge of local permitting processes and utility coordination in Massachusetts
• Preferred: Involvement in professional organizations such as ASCE or ITE
• Preferred: Experience with public engagement and community outreach on transportation projects

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing roadway design projects, ensuring compliance with DOT design standards, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer, with a strong focus on project delivery and client engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) License In Massachusetts
• 10+ Years Of Roadway Design Experience
• Proficiency With AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong Understanding Of DOT Design Standards

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Roadway Design
• Construction Drawings Development
• Cost Estimation
• Project Management
• Permitting Processes
• Technical Oversight
• Project Scoping
• Budgeting
• Scheduling
• Traffic Features Design

Soft Skills

• Strong Communication Skills
• Leadership
• Mentoring
• Client Engagement
• Public Presentation

Certifications & Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

• DOT Design Standards
• Complete Streets Design Principles
• ADA Compliance
• Local Permitting Processes
• Utility Coordination
• LOTCIP
• STP
• Local Roads
• ASCE
• ITE

Tools & Technologies

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• MicroStation
• OpenRoads Designer