Roadway Design Engineer - Project Manager

Overview

Join a growing, forward‑thinking engineering firm, LJB Inc., expanding its impact nationwide with innovative, community‑focused engineering solutions. Founded in 1966, we specialize in civil and structural engineering, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Our Transportation Practice has over five decades of experience designing infrastructure that connects people, supports communities, and improves quality of life.

Roadway Design Engineer – Project Manager (Cleveland, Ohio). Responsible for scope, fees, profitability, and management of individual and portfolio projects while serving as the firm’s contact with clients.

• Scope, fee, and profitability management for individual projects and a portfolio.
• Act as the primary client contact and project manager.
• Assist in new sales with clients for whom you are managing projects.
• Guide and coordinate internal transportation disciplines, sub‑consultants, and clients.
• Maintain a basic understanding of other transportation disciplines and their requirements for specific projects.
• Apply the Project Management Institute’s nine knowledge areas (integration, scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk, procurement) to each phase of managed projects.
• Assist the Deputy Operations Manager in maintaining PM best practices.
• On larger projects, you may or may not be involved directly in design.
• Report employee performance and future staffing needs to the Deputy Operations Manager.
• Participate in informal development of other employees.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• P.E. license required;
  North Carolina P.E. preferred; candidate expected to obtain NC P.E. within first year.

• At least 10 years of consulting or engineering experience; 5 years of project management experience preferred.
• Experience on DOT design projects required; experience with multiple DOTs preferred.
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint or similar CRM and project‑management software preferred.
• Experience with Micro Station, Open Roads, AutoCAD, and Civil‑3D software preferred.

Annual compensation $95,000–185,000 (based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards). Candidate also receives paid time off, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, flexibility, and mobility.

LJB Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace respecting all employees and basing employment decisions on qualifications, merit, and business needs.