Project Manager, Roadway | Transportation Engineering | $140K-$180K

Purple Cow Recruiting•Newark, OH

7d•$140,000 - $180,000•Onsite

About The Position

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Roadway Project Manager for an engineering firm in Newark, Ohio. The role combines project leadership with hands-on civil engineering expertise. The Project Manager oversees multiple transportation projects from planning through delivery, directs project execution and design deliverables, coordinates stakeholders, manages client relationships, and helps ensure projects meet quality standards, budgets, and schedules. Some technical design and CAD work is also involved. The position includes directing engineering design and plan production; supporting roadway operations studies and geometric evaluations; overseeing geometric roadway design, stormwater management design, and limited site grading; supporting structural design calculations, reviews, and steel detailing; and coordinating utilities and plan notes. The Project Manager ensures compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations, mentors engineering team members, and participates in client relations and business development, including preparing letters of interest, statements of qualifications, and scope and fee proposals. This is a full-time, onsite role in Newark, Ohio.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Ohio, or ability to obtain Ohio registration within 6 months.
At least 6 years of engineering design experience.
Experience using CAD software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to direct engineering work and provide mentorship to others.

Nice To Haves

At least 10 years of engineering design experience.
At least 2 years of project management experience.
Experience with 3D modeling software, specifically OpenRoads.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple roadway and transportation engineering projects from planning through delivery.
Oversee project scope, budgets, schedules, quality standards, and technical deliverables.
Direct and coordinate engineering design and plan production activities.
Manage client relationships and coordinate with project stakeholders.
Provide technical direction and mentorship to engineering team members.
Perform technical engineering and CAD work as needed.
Support roadway operations studies and geometric evaluations.
Oversee geometric roadway design and related engineering activities.
Support structural design calculations, reviews, and steel detailing.
Oversee stormwater management design and limited site grading.
Coordinate utilities and review plan notes and details.
Ensure design compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations.
Participate in client relations visits and business development activities.
Assist with letters of interest, statements of qualifications, and scope and fee proposals.