Roadway Design Engineer - Project Manager

LJB•Charlotte, NC

About The Position

LJB Inc. is seeking an experienced Roadway Design Engineer - Project Manager to support and grow its Transportation Practice in the Charlotte, North Carolina office. The role manages the scope, fees, and profitability of individual projects and project portfolios, serves as the primary client contact, and supports additional sales with clients. The Project Manager coordinates LJB transportation disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients, and applies project management practices across project phases. On larger projects, the role may or may not participate directly in design. The position also supports employee development, performance feedback, and staffing forecasts in coordination with the Deputy Operations Manager. Annual compensation is $95,000–$185,000, based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; candidates are expected to obtain a North Carolina P.E. within the first year of hire.
At least 10 years of experience in consulting or engineering.
Experience working on DOT design projects.
Strong client relationship management and business development support skills.
Leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional team collaboration skills.
Excellent communication and time management skills.

Nice To Haves

North Carolina P.E. license.
Experience working with multiple DOTs.
Five years of project management experience.
Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar CRM and project management software.
Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil-3D.

Responsibilities

Manage the scope, fees, and profitability of individual projects and a portfolio of projects.
Serve as the project manager and primary firm contact for clients.
Assist with new sales to clients whose projects the employee manages.
Guide and coordinate LJB transportation disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
Understand the work and project requirements of other transportation disciplines.
Manage the nine project management knowledge areas associated with each phase of assigned projects: integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement.
Assist the Deputy Operations Manager in maintaining project management best practices.
Participate directly in design on larger projects as applicable.
Inform the Deputy Operations Manager about employee performance on projects.
Provide the Deputy Operations Manager with information about future projects to support staffing management.
Assist with the informal development of other employees.