Roadway Design Engineer - Project Manager

LJB•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

LJB Inc. is seeking an experienced Roadway Design Engineer – Project Manager to support and grow its Transportation Practice in the Raleigh, North Carolina office. LJB is a national engineering firm founded in 1966, specializing in civil and structural engineering, with additional geospatial, safety, and environmental expertise. Its Transportation Practice designs infrastructure intended to connect people, support communities, and improve quality of life. The position manages the scope, fees, and profitability of individual projects and project portfolios, serves as the client contact, and supports sales to clients. The project manager coordinates LJB transportation disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients, and is responsible for applying the Project Management Institute’s nine project management knowledge areas through each project phase. The role also supports project management best practices, staffing and performance communications, and employee development. Direct design involvement may vary on larger projects. Annual compensation is $95,000–$185,000, based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards. LJB describes its compensation package as including paid time off, a 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexibility, and mobility. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required; a North Carolina P.E. is preferred. Candidates are expected to obtain their 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.
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

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.

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 internal LJB transportation disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
Understand the roles and requirements of other transportation disciplines on specific projects.
Manage project integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, and procurement throughout each project phase.
Assist the Deputy Operations Manager in maintaining project management best practices.
On larger projects, participate in design as applicable; direct design involvement may vary.
Inform the Deputy Operations Manager about employee performance on specific projects.
Provide the Deputy Operations Manager with information about future projects to support staffing management.
Assist with the informal development of other employees.