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Road Design Engineer Senior Project Manager

Janssen & Spaans Engineering, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 12/23/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026

Janssen & Spaans Engineering (JSE) is looking for a Senior Project Manager – Road Design to join our team! The successful candidate will provide engineering excellence, plan, identify, prioritize, track and monitor tasks and sequences in the process to produce the desired outcome. They will be the point of contact for local, state, and federal projects, interface with clients and employees to track design progress throughout the life of the project. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: Scheduling, Employee engagement, producing Cost Effective designs on time and under budget, and Evaluate Quality of Performance.

The ideal candidate will have over twelve (12) years’ experience in Civil Engineering or related field and will be a licensed PE in the state of Indiana. Roadway projects include but are not limited to: Interstates, Highways, and Freeways, Urban Streets, Intersections including Roundabouts, and Interchange Layout.


Job Description:

  • Design Build and P3
  • Ensure final civil designs, including road and hydraulic designs, are complete and accurate
  • Prepare project: scope, fee proposals, work schedule, cost estimates, negotiate fees, list quantities for project supplies, and ensure deadlines and cost targets are met
  • Develop project specifications, documents, and reports according to client requirements
  • Update JSE project database as new project information presents itself
  • Supervise and train technicians, PEs, and Project Managers
  • Set up project schedules, including planning of billable work hours
  • Conduct team project meetings (as required)
  • Review team submittal documents prior to submittals
  • Establish and maintain client relations as the primary contact
  • Serve as a liaison between business, technical disciplines, and sub consultants on projects
  • Create road designs and modeling using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GeoPak, InRoad, GuideSIGN, and/or AutoTURN
  • Travel (as required)
  • Design, upholding INDOT and AASHTO design, and JSE QC manual requirements and design standards


Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Required)
  • 12 Years Experience in related field (Required)
  • Professional Engineer license in Indiana (Required)
  • Extensive Design Build and P3 experience
  • Proficient with Autocad, Civil 3D, MicroStation: BIM, GeoPAK, InRoads, GuideSign, AutoTurn (Required)
  • In-depth knowledge of AASHTO, and DOT standards (Required)
  • Strong communication skills and capability to work autonomously and in a team environment
  • Department of Transportation project experience (Preferred)
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to identify and manage risk
  • Previous transportation modeling experience
  • Ability to establish, influence, and maintain relationships with key partners


A culmination of Road and Bridge Engineers, CAD Techs, Surveyors, and Project Managers, JSE thrives on pushing the industry forward one project at a time. Led by an excellent leadership team and a strong supporting staff, JSE continues to grow in the Transportation and Structural Engineering industry. JSE offers absolute commitment to provide the highest quality road, bridge, and small structure design services to ensure that INDOT’S needs are continuously met, and the required submittals are delivered on schedule.


We strive to support our team members everyday through excellent communication and optional, quarterly, all-inclusive team outings to sporting events, entertainment venues, and holiday celebrations.

JSE offers an excellent comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance. Our package also offers flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and 401(k) with an Employee Stock Ownership Program.


All Roads Leads to JSE! We are always searching for new, exciting, and exceptional! We look forward to you joining our team of talented, dedicated, and award-winning engineers!


Employee Status: In-Person, Regular, Full-Time

Primary Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Salary : $135,000 - $175,000

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