Senior Transportation Design Manager

Description

You will lead North Carolina transportation infrastructure projects from planning through delivery, acting as a trusted adviser to clients and a guide to the North Carolina project teams.

The role combines technical leadership, project management, client work and business development, supporting both current delivery and the growth of the business.

You will work across disciplines to design new solutions, build client trust and help the company stay strong in the transportation market.

The company is a Fortune 500 firm with over 50,000 staff and $16.1 billion in revenue for fiscal 2025, working in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings.

This suits experienced transportation professionals who want a wider leadership role, enjoy building teams and solving hard problems, and want to create lasting value for clients.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning, design and delivery of North Carolina transportation projects, keeping scope, schedule, budget and quality on target.
• Act as Project Manager or Task Leader on complex assignments, organizing resources and getting internal and external stakeholders to work together.
• Give technical direction and oversight to multidisciplinary teams across project development, design and implementation.
• Build lasting relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities and other partners through proactive contact and high-quality service.
• Mentor engineering and project management staff, encouraging technical skill, teamwork and career growth.
• Help find and pursue new transportation opportunities in current and emerging markets.
• Contribute to proposals, pursuit plans, client presentations and interviews to win new work.
• Support strategic initiatives that improve delivery, deepen client ties and grow the transportation practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• 10+ years of progressive transportation infrastructure design and delivery experience covering roadway, highway and/or bridge work, or demonstrated equivalent experience and education, including 2 years in leadership.
• Preferred: North Carolina Professional Engineer (PE) license, or the ability to obtain it through reciprocity.
• Preferred: Experience managing transportation projects for state departments of transportation, tolling authorities, counties or municipal agencies.
• Preferred: Proven record leading multidisciplinary design teams on complex roadway, highway or bridge programs.
• Preferred: Established client relationships and experience supporting transportation business development and pursuits.
• Preferred: Experience building project scopes, budgets, schedules, work plans and delivery strategies.
• Preferred: Strong client communication, stakeholder engagement and leadership, with the ability to work effectively with clients, project teams and executive leadership.

Conditions

Relocation is an option for this position.

Open to every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States, and sponsorship may be available for current visa holders in the United States.

All newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at a company office location as a condition of employment.

Candidate information is kept confidential in line with EEO guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits.
• Paid time off and leaves of absence.
• Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options and well-being resources.
• Employee assistance program, business travel insurance and service recognition awards.
• Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
• Training and development programs to build technical and leadership skills.