Senior Roadway Project Manager - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith•St. George, LA

About The Position

This role is for a Senior Roadway Project Manager within the Transportation Market at Gresham Smith. The position involves leveraging existing relationships with public agencies to strengthen client partnerships, provide guidance on funding programs, and support business development. The Senior Roadway Engineer will lead transportation planning and design projects from initiation through construction support, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and direct multidisciplinary teams. A key aspect of the role is mentoring junior staff and overseeing the development of high-quality construction documents. The position requires managing project schedules, budgets, and financial performance, acting as the primary liaison between clients and the firm, and leading client meetings and presentations. The role also involves implementing QA/QC processes, managing risks and change, and applying project management best practices. The work contributes to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, within a supportive, people-first culture.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Planning, Civil Engineering, or Civil Engineering Technology
10 to 15 years of roadway design or transportation project delivery.
Strong experience with DOT projects
Demonstrated working knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD)

Nice To Haves

Certification as an AICP or Professional Engineer (P.E.) is desired.
Strong experience with DOT projects, strongly preferred
Demonstrated working knowledge of Bentley OpenRoads Designer (ORD), strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Leverage long-standing relationships with municipalities, counties, and public agencies to strengthen client partnerships, support ongoing initiatives, and expand the firm’s presence across the state.
Serve as a trusted advisor to public-sector clients by providing guidance on navigating federal and state funding programs, requirements, and strategies to successfully secure and deliver funded projects.
Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities within established networks and aligning client needs with the firm’s technical capabilities and services.
Provide insight into public agency processes, policies, and priorities to help shape project approaches, improve delivery, and enhance client outcomes.
Assist clients in identifying, pursuing, and securing state and federal funding opportunities by aligning project needs with applicable programs, guiding application development, and positioning projects for successful delivery.
Lead transportation planning and design projects from initiation through construction support and close-out in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with scope and quality standards.
Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including internal staff and sub-consultants.
Mentor and support junior engineers and technical staff in their professional development by deepening their understanding of deliverables and processes required for successful project delivery.
Oversee the development of high-quality construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates.
Develop, monitor, and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation.
Track financial performance and coordinate with accounting and leadership on project reviews.
Serve as the primary liaison between clients and the firm, building and maintaining strong relationships.
Lead client meetings, facilitate workshops, and deliver clear, effective presentations of technical solutions and project updates.
Support business development efforts through client engagement and proposal contributions.
Implement and uphold QA/QC processes to ensure compliance with standards and project requirements.
Identify risks, manage change, and maintain accurate project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
Coordinate with cross-functional teams and disciplines to address technical challenges, optimize solutions, and ensure constructability.
Apply project management tools and best practices to drive performance, prioritize tasks, and achieve project milestones.