Project Manager - Roadway Design Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Indiana to lead roadway engineering design projects of varying size and complexity throughout the southern Indiana region. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with strong skills in project leadership, technical oversight, client coordination, and strategic planning. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, ensure high‑quality deliverables, and play a key role in advancing our roadway design practice.

Lochmueller Group is a multi‑state engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure.We provide multi‑disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our Roadway/Highway Design team is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi‑modal transportation design projects for local public agencies and state DOT’s.

For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design.Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart:

CARDIA: C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement

Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee‑owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service as we make a difference in our communities.

• Perform project management duties or serve as a technical leader on projects of varying complexity.
• Provide leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major roadway and transportation projects.
• Oversee the preparation of project documents, designs, analyses, and technical reports; interpret data and coordinate engineering tasks.
• Review and approve project deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Serve as a technical expert in roadway engineering design.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with standards.
• Mentor and coach junior and mid‑level engineers, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Oversee multiple project teams and ensure alignment with organizational goals and project objectives.
• Assist with resource leveling of staff across projects.
• Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and assist with business development initiatives.
• Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and funding applications.
• Lead project meetings and present to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
• Represent the organization in interactions with clients, officials, contractors, and partner organizations.
• Supervise work groups that may include engineers, designers, and technicians.
• Review operational procedures to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and performance measures.
• Make decisions based on advanced technical knowledge and professional experience.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Typically requires 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with a strong background in roadway design. We welcome applicants with a range of experience levels, provided they can demonstrate successful management of roadway design projects for DOTs or LPAs.
• Proficiency with roadway design software, engineering analysis tools, and project management systems.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision making abilities.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
• Valid driver’s license.

• Assume full project management responsibility for projects with moderate to high complexity and scope.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate preparation of documents and activities for multiple major projects or entire programs.
• Review and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for assigned work.
• Routinely interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Represent the organization in meetings and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff; may serve as a direct supervisor.
• Apply advanced knowledge gained through extensive education and experience to guide project decisions.
• Work under broad administrative supervision with assignments defined by general objectives.

• Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
• Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
• Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
• Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.