Roadway Design Engineer - Project Manager

LJB•Miamisburg, OH

About The Position

LJB Inc. is seeking an experienced Roadway Design Engineer – Project Manager for its Transportation Practice in the Dayton, Ohio office. The role manages roadway and transportation projects, supporting the scope, fees, profitability, client relationships, business development, and coordination of internal disciplines and sub-consultants. The position contributes to project delivery and project-management best practices, supports staffing and employee development, and may participate directly in design on larger projects. LJB is a national civil and structural engineering firm founded in 1966, with transportation work focused on infrastructure that connects people, supports communities, and improves quality of life. 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; Ohio P.E. is preferred. Candidates are expected to obtain an Ohio P.E. within the first year of hire.
At least 10 years of experience in consulting or engineering.
Experience working on Department of Transportation (DOT) design projects.
Excellent communication and time-management skills.
Skills in client relationship management, business-development support, leadership, mentorship, and cross-functional team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Manage the scope, fees, and profitability of individual projects and a portfolio of projects.
Serve as the firm’s client contact while acting as project manager.
Assist with new sales to clients whose projects the employee manages.
Guide and coordinate LJB transportation disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
Understand the roles and requirements of other transportation disciplines as they relate to specific projects.
Manage the nine Project Management Institute 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 when applicable.
Inform the Deputy Operations Manager about employee performance on projects.
Provide information about future projects to support staffing management.
Assist with the informal development of other employees.