Roadway Design Project Lead — Mentor Team & Deliver Projects

Roadway Design Project Manager

Full Time Management Atlanta, GA, US

GMC is seeking a motivated Roadway Design Project Manager for our Atlanta, Augusta or Cartersville, GA office(s). This individual will be responsible for successfully managing client relationships in conjunction with training and mentoring a team of engineers, technicians and interns.

• Plan, design, and produce roadway engineering deliverables, including concept alignments, preliminary designs, final construction plans, and construction support documentation
• Apply GDOT design standards, roadway design criteria, and GDOT plan preparation procedures to ensure compliance with Federal, State (Georgia), and local regulatory requirements
• Perform cross-discipline coordination and design checks to ensure technical accuracy and constructability
• Provide QA/QC review and quality assurance support for roadway projects in accordance with GMC and GDOT standards
• Manage project tasks, schedules, and priorities to support on-time and on-budget delivery
• Prepare and maintain project documentation in compliance with established quality, conformity, and record-keeping requirements
• Support project development activities from marketing and contract negotiation through scope development, contract execution, design, bidding, construction, and closeout
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams, subconsultants, GDOT representatives, and local government agencies
• Coordinate production activities and distribute work assignments to appropriate technical staff
• Communicate technical objectives, critical issues, and design solutions through clear written and verbal communication
• Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and task delegation to less-experienced engineers to support professional development
• Uphold GMC project delivery standards, core values, and procedural requirements, including Micro Station standards
• Represent the firm professionally with clients, regulatory agencies, prospective employees, and the communities served

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Georgia is required
• 6‑10 years of experience in roadway engineering
• Knowledge of Georgia Department of Transportation guidelines, specifications, drawings and organizational structure
• Knowledge of roadway design guidelines such as the “Green Book”, MUTCD and other FHWA publications
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Experience with Micro Station Design platforms particularly Open Roads – AutoCAD skills acceptable
• Having attention to detail and the ability to communicate effectively with others, both written and verbal
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, prepare reports, documents and correspondence related to the work
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Valid driver’s license as occasional travel is required, often driving to project sites located outdoors
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401K retirement plan with company match
• Competitive paid time off and holidays
• Bonus pay opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans