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Project Manager – Roadway Design

Orion Placement
Charlotte, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/3/2026

Pay: $100,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year


Job description:

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week at our client’s Charlotte, NC office. Schedule: Four 9-hour workdays and a half-day on Fridays.


Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in North Carolina (or ability to obtain within 6 months), and have 10 years of roadway design and project management experience.


About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, woman-owned engineering firm with a proven track record across transportation planning, roadway and bridge design, site design, and structural engineering. Recognized as one of the top engineering firms in the Southeast, they combine deep technical expertise with a hands-on, collaborative approach that consistently drives successful project outcomes.


Job Description

Our client is seeking an experienced Roadway Design Project Manager to join their Charlotte team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional ready to lead high-impact transportation projects, collaborate directly with clients, and mentor junior engineers.

  • Manage roadway design projects, including highways, arterials, intersections, and interchanges
  • Oversee project budgets, schedules, scopes, and deliverables
  • Ensure compliance with NCDOT and FHWA standards
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as primary point of contact
  • Lead proposal development and contribute to business development activities
  • Mentor and train junior engineering staff
  • Utilize design software such as MicroStation, GeoPak, and Open Roads


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (or related field)
  • P.E. license in NC (or ability to secure within 6 months)
  • 10 years of roadway design and project management experience
  • Strong background with MicroStation, GeoPak, Open Roads, CAD, and Microsoft Office
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Demonstrated success in business development and proposal preparation


Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Join a highly ranked, woman-owned firm with an outstanding industry reputation
  • Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits package (health, vision, dental, retirement)
  • Career advancement opportunities with leadership growth potential
  • Collaborative, team-oriented environment with mentorship opportunities
  • Work on impactful infrastructure projects that shape communities


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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Salary : $100,000 - $175,000

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