Design Build Senior Project Manager (PE)

Overview

Lead design-build highway projects, managing teams, budgets, and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• client liaison
• team leadership
• project planning
• budget management
• quality control
• risk management

Tasks

-Build and maintain strong relationships as the primary contact for construction clients and owner agencies -Assemble and lead high-performing multi-discipline project teams, including engineers, designers, and subconsultants -Manage subcontractor relationships and performance -Manage client expectations and ensure client satisfaction -Provide mentorship and guidance to team members -Implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet design and construction standards -Lead the development of design and construction plans in collaboration with engineering and construction teams -Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation -Monitor project costs and ensure adherence to budgets and deadlines -Identify and resolve quality issues -Responsible for design-build pursuits in collaboration with contractor partners -Foster a collaborative and productive work environment -Maintain project schedules and budgets -Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions -Identify and mitigate project risks -Manage project contracts, including change orders, claims, and dispute resolution -Effectively communicate with clients, staff, management, and owner agencies

Requirements

• design management
• ncdot db
• 10+ years
• civil engineering
• nc pe
• leadership

What You Bring

-Proven experience in design project management, preferably for design-build projects -5+ years of NCDOT DB experience -Ability and commitment to be assigned to projects locally and across the southeastern U.S. -Minimum of 10 years of experience in highway infrastructure design -Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines -Detail-oriented team player with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment -Excellent communication and presentation skills -Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field -Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina -Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

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Benefits

Compensation: $150,000 - $175,000 / year -Company-furnished life insurance -Employee Assistant Program (EAP) -Flexible Spending Account -Parental Leave -Variety of voluntary benefit options -Mentorship Program -Competitive health and dental insurance premiums -Tuition Reimbursement -Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability -Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks) -Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs -Excellent compensation package -401(k) Plan and Match

About Drmp

-Headquartered in Orlando, FL, it has grown across the Southeast and beyond. -Privately held and employee‑owned. -The firm’s portfolio spans major transportation corridors, water‑management systems, environmental mapping, and ecological restoration projects. -Specialists in civil engineering, surveying & mapping, transportation design, stormwater engineering, ecological services, and construction inspection. -Typical work includes highway design, bridge and drainage systems, water‑resource planning, native‑habitat restoration, and geospatial mapping. -DRMP stands out for integrating multidisciplinary teams—from surveyors to ecologists—to deliver cohesive, community‑focused infrastructure.

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