Senior Project Manager - Roadway

Help Us Change the World—One Project at a Time
At PRIME AE, we believe every bridge, building, classroom, park, and roadway we design tells a story—and leaves a legacy. Whether it’s through architecture, engineering, planning, or consulting, our work is deeply rooted in improving the everyday experiences of people and communities. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, technical excellence, and meaningful contribution.

Who We Are:

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm with 22 offices across 9 states and a team of 500 professionals. For nearly two decades, we’ve partnered with public and private sector clients to deliver creative, practical, and sustainable solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational sectors.  We’re expanding our capabilities, our geography, and our team—and now is an exciting time to join us.  

We are seeking an seasoned Senior Roadway Project Manager to join PRIME AE’s Transportation Team and lead the design and delivery of impactful roadway projects. 

What You'll Do:

This role offers the opportunity to shape urban and rural highways, interchanges, and intersections across Ohio, working on ODOT, city, and county projects that improve mobility and strengthen communities.

As a licensed PE with 10 years of highway design and project management experience, you’ll oversee project scope, budgets, and schedules while providing quality control and technical leadership. You’ll mentor junior engineers, collaborate with cross-state transportation teams, and engage directly with clients to win and deliver high-profile projects. This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise will directly advance PRIME AE’s mission of making a positive difference through engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the pursuit and delivery of ODOT, city, and county roadway and transportation projects.
• Develop scopes of work, fee proposals, project budgets, and schedules.
• Manage project financials, track progress, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Oversee and provide quality control for roadway, highway, and interchange design, including plans, specifications, and estimates.
• Perform and review design computations for urban and rural highways, interchanges, intersections, traffic management, and ADA-compliant infrastructure.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and cross-discipline teams to achieve successful project outcomes.
• Mentor and develop junior and entry-level engineers, fostering growth in technical and project management skills.
• Prepare technical reports, proposals, and presentations, and maintain strong client relationships through regular interaction.
• Represent PRIME AE at industry meetings and professional associations, supporting business development and raising the firm’s visibility in the transportation sector.

What You'll Bring:

• BSCE required
• Active PE registration is required.
• 10 years’ progressive experience in a combination of highway design and project management responsibilities.
• Preliminary and Final design experience with ODOT projects, specifications and guidelines preferred.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience using Civil 3D, OpenRoad Designer, and roadway design software is a plus.
• Working knowledge and working experience of all programs supported by MS Office required, including MS Project is a plus.
• Demonstrated experience with AASHTO Policy’s and Guidelines
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Why PRIME AE?
 We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. At PRIME AE, you’ll find a culture of support, flexibility, and opportunity. You’ll work on impactful projects that improve daily life, alongside colleagues who inspire and challenge you. Whether you’re advancing your technical skills or growing as a leader, we’re committed to helping you succeed.

• Full-Career Support: Flexible career paths across disciplines, from technical specialist to project leadership.
• People-First Culture: We hire top talent, champion diversity, trust, and integrity.
• Meaningful Impact: Work on projects—from community centers and hospitals to federal, transportation, and water systems—that tangibly improve lives. 
• Growth-Oriented: Strategically expanding capabilities and geography (e.g., Southeast acquisition, federal growth) with strong backing from investors.
• National Yet Local: Enjoy the resources of a big firm with the agility and client intimacy of local offices.

PRIME AE Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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