Highway Design Project Manager

Weston & Sampson

The Role

Overview

Lead highway design projects, manage teams and develop client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • project planning
  • design development
  • construction admin
  • proposal writing
  • team management
  • client relations

Tasks

-Assisting with the pursuit and execution of work associated with planning, design, and construction administration of a variety of transportation related projects for public clients. -The successful candidate will be expected to work with the practice and discipline leaders to assist in proposal writing with the goal of expanding a highway design group in this locale. -Managing engineers and technical staff from all disciplines as needed on a variety of projects in addition to helping develop proposals to secure project assignments, negotiating scopes of service and building and maintaining client relationships.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • microstation
  • bs civil
  • pe ma
  • 10 years
  • communication

What You Bring

-Strong written and verbal communication skills and organization and time management skills are also required. -MS in Civil Engineering is a plus. -Experience with AutoCAD (Civil 3D a plus) and Bentley MicroStation (InRoads/OpenRoads a plus). -Experience in the use of the relevant DOT Engineering Design Manual and AASHTO Green Book. -Active involvement with professional organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, ITE, etc. is expected to enhance relationships with peers. -Minimum 10 years’ experience in dealing with multiple projects and clients along with experience managing technical, budgetary and client aspects of projects. -Valid drivers license -The ability to self-start is important. -BS in Civil Engineering is required -Licensed Professional Engineer in MA required (or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months) -Some travel will be required to client meetings and project sites, finish and potentially to other W&S office locations.

The Company

About Weston & Sampson

-Founded in 1899 by Robert Spurr Weston, the firm pioneered U.S. wastewater treatment and grew with George Sampson to become a water-treatment innovator. -From a one-person consultancy in Boston, it expanded across the East Coast into a multi-practice engineering and environmental services firm. -Today it delivers interdisciplinary design, engineering, and environmental services for public and private sectors, tackling projects from parks to water treatment plants. -Typical engagements include large urban park renewals, flood mitigation studies, PFAS removal at treatment facilities, and structural engineering for civic plazas. -Sector strengths include infrastructure systems and water resource projects, supported by environmental permitting, geotechnical, landscape architecture, and construction management. -Unusual facts: it continues to build on century-old innovations in wastewater treatment while evolving into climate resiliency and community revitalization.

Sector Specialisms

Water

Sewer

Electric

Gas

AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction)

Municipal

Commercial

Buildings

Utilities

Government