• Transportation Design Project Manager

    Summit Design and Engineering Services, PLLC (Raleigh, NC)


    1000 Social Street, Raleigh, NC, USA | Full Time

     

    | Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life, short term and long term disability insurance, HSA, medical and dependent care FSAs, 401(k), student loan assistance, paid voluntary/community service leave and tuition reimbursement.

     

    Headquartered in Raleigh, NC, Summit Design and Engineering Services, Inc. is a trusted partner to municipalities, state agencies, and private clients throughout the Southeast. Our firm is known for innovative, practical solutions that strengthen communities and create a lasting impact on the places where we live, work, and play.

     

    Collaboration and growth are the cornerstone of our success. We encourage professional development with enticing benefits, such as our student loan/tuition reimbursement program, paid volunteer time, and professional development assistance. We also provide four weeks of PTO, wellness stipends, and flexible work options, fostering a workplace that encourages balance both in the office and in your day-to-day life.

     

    We're looking for individuals who share our commitment to shaping our communities' futures through thoughtful, impactful work. If you're ready to contribute your talents alongside some of the industry's best and brightest, we welcome you to apply!

     

    Summit Design and Engineering Services is seeking a Transportation Design Project Manager to lead and assist in the development of transportation design projects and plans in the Raleigh, NC area.

    Responsibilities:

    + Serve as Project Manager for transportation design projects, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and quality

    + Lead and contribute to the planning, design, and production of roadway and transportation projects, including municipal and state DOT work

    + Act as a primary point of contact with NCDOT, municipalities, subconsultants, and internal teams

    + Provide technical oversight and quality control for plans, specifications, and cost estimates

    + Apply strong engineering judgment in resolving design challenges and coordinating across disciplines (roadway, drainage, traffic, utilities, and survey)

    + Mentor and guide junior engineers and designers, fostering technical growth and teamwork

    + Support business development efforts, including proposal development and client engagement as needed

    + Ensure compliance with applicable DOT standards, manuals, and project delivery processes

    Qualifications:

    + BSCE or BSCET degree with a minimum of 5 years of progressive design experience in all aspects of transportation design; or equivalent level of experience

    + PE license is required

    + Knowledge of and experience with Microstation , Geopack and Corridor Modeling and Open Roads are required

    + NCDOT and VDOT design experience is preferred

    + Survey experience and data management is beneficial

    + Strong engineering analysis and judgment

    + Experience in managing and organizing multiple tasks and related disciplines

    + Proactive and self-motivated attitude

    + Excellent writing and verbal communication skills

     

    Summit Design and Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. E-verify.

     

    A background check, including a criminal and driving record check, will be performed. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate. Many factors will be considered when a conviction is present.