Senior Project Manager - Roadway

About the role

We are seeking a self-driven Senior Roadway Engineer | Project Manager to join our Ohio Transportation team in Columbus or Akron. This is a leadership role within our Transportation Division, responsible for managing roadway and highway design projects across Ohio while strengthening PRIME AE’s presence with ODOT, cities, and county agencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for ODOT, municipal, and county roadway projects.
• Develop scopes of work, fee proposals, schedules, and staffing plans.
• Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting and profitability.
• Oversee and track project schedules and deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with ODOT standards, AASHTO guidelines, and agency requirements.
• Lead highway design and roadway computations for urban and rural projects.
• Provide quality control and oversight of plans, specifications, and cost estimates (PS&E).
• Guide roadway modeling efforts using Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, or related software.
• Support interchange design, geometric layout, MOT, transportation planning, and ADA compliance efforts.
• Support pursuit efforts and assist in winning ODOT, city, and county transportation projects.
• Maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and professional representation.
• Mentor and develop junior and entry-level engineers.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants to ensure successful delivery.
• Prepare technical reports and contribute to proposal development.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) registration required.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in highway design and project management.
• Experience delivering preliminary and final design for ODOT projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and roadway modeling tools.
• Working knowledge of MS Office; experience with MS Project is a plus.
• Strong familiarity with AASHTO policies and guidelines.
• Proven ability to manage challenging projects and multiple assignments simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• BSCE in Civil Engineering.
• Active PE registration.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in highway design and project management.
• Experience with ODOT projects preferred.
• Proficiency with Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, and roadway modeling tools.
• MS Office proficiency; MS Project experience a plus.
• Familiarity with AASHTO policies and guidelines.
• Ability to manage complex projects and multiple tasks.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Skills

• Project Management
• Highway Design
• Quality Control
• Client Relationship Management
• Team Leadership
• Technical Reporting
• Interchange Design
• Geometric Layout
• MOT (Movement of Traffic)
• Transportation Planning
• ADA Compliance
• Software Proficiency (Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer)
• Communication and Leadership

Benefits

• Flexible career paths across disciplines.
• People-First Culture focused on trust, integrity, and collaboration.
• Projects that strengthen communities, infrastructure, and public spaces.
• Strategic expansion backed by strong leadership and investment.
• National reach with local office feel.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible work arrangements.