Roadway Design Project Manager

• Location:
  Janesville/Beloit/Elkhorn (Any of the 3 locations)
• License
  
  Required:
  
  Professional Engineer (P.E.) - WI/MN
• Relocation Assistance:
  Will be provided

Do you take pride in delivering precise designs, thoughtful solutions, and projects that truly impact communities? Are you a seasoned engineer who understands both technical excellence and the business realities behind successful project delivery?

We are seeking a Roadway Design Project Manager to lead civil and transportation design projects while building strong relationships with clients, team members, and stakeholders. This role is ideal for someone who brings technical depth, calm leadership, and a collaborative mindset to every project.

• Reliable: A trusted professional known for attention to detail, ethical leadership, and proactive project management.
• Curious: Always learning, asking thoughtful questions, and embracing new technology and better ways of working.
• A Team Player: You believe success is shared. You mentor others, collaborate openly, and support team goals.
• Relationship Builder: You create strong, lasting relationships by setting clear expectations and consistently delivering results.
• Calm Under Pressure: Organized, action-oriented, and steady, even when managing multiple priorities.

• Manage multiple transportation and civil engineering projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including civil, survey, and external consultants
• Foster and maintain strong working relationships with clients, team members, and management
• Communicate clearly and effectively across project teams and departments
• Delegate tasks appropriately while providing mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced engineers
• Support the engineering design team by ensuring access to internal expertise and maintaining design quality
• Lead project reviews and perform project-related QA/QC
• Prepare and review technical reports, plans, and project documentation
• Participate in the development of RFPs and RFQs
• Resolve project-related issues and conflicts in a constructive and timely manner
• Deliver safe, efficient, and cost-effective engineering designs for clients

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• 2+ years of design project management experience
• Design project engineering experience in civil or transportation projects
• Demonstrated proficiency with CAD/BIM software
• Ability and willingness to obtain Wisconsin PE licensure within one year

• 3+ years of progressive experience in roadway design
• Experience with Wisconsin DOT and municipal roadway projects
• Familiarity with project contracts, specifications, and PS&E development
• Ability to read, review, and perform QA/QC on engineering designs

• Experience scoping civil or transportation projects
• Ability to apply practical field experience to inform design decisions
• Proficiency with Civil 3D
• Background in land surveying, permitting, land planning, or construction coordination
• Experience managing complex public and private sector projects involving multiple disciplines

• Competitive salary aligned with senior-level responsibility ($125K–$130K)
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Opportunity to lead impactful transportation and infrastructure projects
• Long-term growth with a stable and respected firm

This role is well suited for a transportation project manager who brings leadership, technical expertise, and a relationship-driven approach—someone who values teamwork, quality, and long-term impact over short-term wins.