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Project Manager – Highway Design
Collins Engineers, Inc.. Manage highway design projects and design contracts with MassDOT, MBTA, RIDOT, or NHDOT .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in highway design project management, including compliance with state and local codes, and proficiency in roadway design software. Capable of leading teams, managing budgets, and maintaining client relationships while ensuring quality and safety standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseHighway Design ExperienceProject Management ExperienceRoadway Design Software ProficiencyFamiliarity with MassDOT Guidelines
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Hard Skills
Highway DesignSite GradingDrainage DesignCost EstimationIntersection PlanningQuantity Take-OffsTechnical QA/QCConstruction DetailsPlans ProductionMultimodal Design
Soft Skills
Client Relationship ManagementTeam LeadershipMentoringCommunicationNegotiation
Tools & Technologies
Autodesk Civil 3DBentley OpenRoadsInRoadsGEOPAKAutoTURN
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Industry Keywords
MassDOTAASHTOMUTCDRoad Safety AuditsComplete Streets DesignProject Delivery ProcessesConstruction Support ServicesRFI ManagementInterchange DesignPedestrian and Bicycle Safety
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Manage highway design projects and design contracts with MassDOT, MBTA, RIDOT, or NHDOT
- Liaise with clients and government agencies
- Direct and supervise engineers, drafters, and administrative staff
- Prepare designs and plans for site grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and roadways
- Ensure documents comply with applicable state and local codes, laws, ordinances, and agency requirements
- Prepare site plans and due diligence studies
- Lead preparation of engineering reports, plans, and specifications
- Manage projects from inception through completion
- Participate in contract negotiations, project planning, quality management, and profitability oversight
- Oversee project budgets, schedules, billings, and outstanding accounts receivable
- Lead proposal preparation, project scoping, and cost estimation
- Maintain client relationships and represent Collins in project meetings
- Coordinate detailed phases of project work
- Provide technical guidance and project supervision
- Oversee construction support services, including submittals and RFIs
- Ensure appropriate health and safety training and practices
- Attend meetings or events outside normal working hours when needed
Requirements
What you’ll need- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)
- 10–15 years of relevant highway, interchange, and roadway design experience
- 3 or more years of project management experience preferred
- Hands-on design experience with corridor or intersection modeling, construction details, note generation, plans production, quantity take-offs, and cost estimation
- Working knowledge of transportation engineering, roadway design, multimodal and Complete Streets design, intersection planning and design, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and project delivery processes
- Familiarity with MassDOT guidelines and standards highly desirable
- Familiarity with AASHTO and MUTCD guidelines
- Experience with drainage design, intersection control evaluations, road safety audits, multimodal studies, and roundabout peer reviews
- Experience providing technical QA/QC
- Experience overseeing construction support services, including review of submittals and RFIs
- Proficiency with at least one roadway design software, including Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads, InRoads, or GEOPAK
- Experience with AutoTURN and cost estimating programs
- Desire to mentor and train junior team members
- Desire to participate in business development and project pursuits
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation is available
- Opportunities for career growth and professional development
- Opportunities to work with experienced professionals
- Benefits offered by Collins (details linked in the posting)