Sr. Highway Project Manager

Position: Sr. Highway Project Manager I

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Help Us Change the World—One Project at a Time

At PRIME AE, we believe every bridge, building, classroom, park, and roadway we design tells a story—and leaves a legacy. Whether it’s through architecture, engineering, planning, or consulting, our work is deeply rooted in improving the everyday experiences of people and communities. Join us and be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values innovation, technical excellence, and meaningful contribution.

Who We Are:

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (  ) is a nationally ranked, full-service architecture and engineering firm with 22 offices across 9 states and a team of 500+ professionals. For nearly two decades, we’ve partnered with public and private sector clients to deliver creative, practical, and sustainable solutions across transportation, education, healthcare, municipal, federal, commercial, and recreational sectors. We’re expanding our capabilities, our geography, and our team—and now is an exciting time to join us.

We are currently seeking a Sr. Highway Project Manager for our Baltimore office.

• Flexible work schedule to meet individual needs (virtual or in-office)

Position Overview :

The primary focus of this position is to serve as a Sr. Highway Project Manager on the engineering development and design of roadways, sidewalks, and intersections within the Transportation Division. There will be frequent backlog/project collaboration with the Transportation Team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and be involved with the design of various types of highway, bridge and traffic projects, including urban and rural roadways, interstates, interchanges, traffic management, transportation planning, highway safety, site planning, preparation of concept alignments, geometric layout, MOT, and ADA compliance projects.
• Develop deliverables and provide quality control for all stages of a project, including preliminary layouts, final plans, reports, specifications, and estimates.
• Oversee the work of Design Engineers and Engineering Technicians.
• Coordinate and work with other design teams and assess the activities and deliverables of the various subconsultants and disciplines associated with the project.
• Develop and mentor the highway engineering skillsets of entry level design engineers.
• Interact and coordinate with clients, team members, and subconsultants to successfully deliver projects.
• Crucial to this position is an emphasis on unwavering professionalism with clients, staff, and subconsultants.

Minimum Requirements :

• BSCE (required), MSCE (a plus).
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.
• 10+ years' progressive experience in a combination of highway design and project management responsibilities.
• Preliminary and Final design experience with DOT SHA projects, specifications, and guidelines required.
• Demonstrated hands-on experience using Micro Station (preferred), AutoCAD or Civil 3D.
• Demonstrated experience with roadway modeling (Inroads, Open Roads).
• Demonstrated experience with AASHTO Policy's and Guidelines.
• Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills required.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver challenging projects.
• Ability to work on simultaneous task assignments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and work within teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including ability to author proposals.
• Ability to work effectively with little supervision.
• Professionalism appropriate to represent PRIME to clients.

Why PRIME AE?

We don’t just offer jobs—we build careers. At PRIME AE, you’ll find a culture of support, flexibility, and opportunity. You’ll work on impactful projects that improve daily life, alongside colleagues who inspire and challenge you. Whether you’re advancing your technical skills or growing as a…