Southeast Senior Transportation Project Manager

Weston & Sampson is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead roadway, bridge, and infrastructure projects across the Southeast. This position will play a key role in managing the development and delivery of DOT and local government transportation projects, including roadway widening, intersection improvements, corridor studies, and multimodal enhancements. What you’ll do: Manage and deliver transportation design projects in accordance with SCDOT and FHWA standards. Oversee the development of preliminary roadway plans, right-of-way plans, and final construction plans. Coordinate project activities including surveying, traffic engineering, hydraulics, utilities, and environmental compliance. Lead project scheduling, budgeting, and progress reporting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. Serve as primary client liaison for DOT’s, counties, municipalities, and partner agencies. Supervise and mentor engineering staff, providing technical guidance and professional development. Review and approve plans, specifications, cost estimates, and QA/QC documentation. Participate in proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and business development efforts. Support construction-phase services, including RFIs, shop drawing reviews, and field coordination. What you’ll bring: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred). Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina, North Carolina, Georgia, or Florida (or ability to obtain within 6 months). Minimum 10+ years of experience in roadway, bridge and transportation project design and management. Proven track record managing DOT county and/or municipal roadway design projects from concept through PS&E. Strong understanding of DOT Design Manuals, AASHTO standards, MUTCD, and project delivery processes. Exceptional communication, leadership, and organizational skills. Experience leading multidisciplinary design teams and managing subconsultants. We offer a flexible work environment, competitive compensation, excellent benefits, and dynamic career growth opportunities. Weston & Sampson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diverse perspectives and experiences, and provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc