ESP Associates, Inc. · 3 hours ago
Roadway Engineering Senior Project Manager
Fort Mill, SC, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expESP Associates, Inc. is currently seeking an experienced roadway engineer to join their team in North Carolina as a Roadway Engineering Senior Project Manager. The role involves leading roadway construction projects, managing project scopes and budgets, and mentoring engineering staff while supporting business development efforts.
Design
Responsibilities
Lead the planning, design, and delivery or roadway construction projects for NCDOT, local governments, and public and private clients
Perform, review, and approve engineering analyses and calculations from preliminary design through final plans
Direct the development of construction plans, specifications, technical reports, and detailed cost estimates
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize resources, schedules, and quality across all project phases
Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, fee proposals, and contract documents
Oversee project execution, including schedules, client billing, and profitability, while ensuring adherence to quality standards
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, representing both the firm and clients at project meetings, open houses, and public hearings
Support business development efforts through client engagement, project negotiations, and proposal development
Mentor and guide engineering staff, fostering professional growth and supporting succession planning
Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing and prospective clients to support repeat and new business
Ensure compliance with applicable design standards, project specifications, safety requirements, and quality control procedures
Participate in professional organizations and industry activities to promote professional development and firm visibility
Assist with workforce planning, monthly invoicing, and final review of project deliverables, including reports and plan sets
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressive experience in roadway design, project leadership and team oversight
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE)
Professional Engineering (PE) license in North Carolina, or ability to obtain within 6 months
Comprehensive knowledge of roadway design principles, industry standards, regulatory requirements, and project delivery practices
Demonstrated ability to prepare and oversee the development of roadway plans, specifications, and cost estimates
Advanced proficiency with MicroStation, GeoPak (Road and Drainage), and OpenRoads Designer (ORD)
Experience providing construction-phase services, including design support, field coordination, and issue resolution
Proven ability to manage and evaluate project progression related to scope, project budgets, quality control, client reporting, and subconsultant coordination
Ability to collaborate with our marketing team to lead project pursuits, including the development of project proposals (written, presentations, interviews etc.)
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with project teams, clients, regulatory agencies, public officials, and the public
Highly organized with strong planning skills and keen attention to detail
Must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the company's driving (MVR) policy
Preferred
Experience with and knowledge of NCDOT standards, specifications, policies, and procedures
Positive relationships with potential clients in North Carolina such as NCDOT, counties and municipalities, transit agencies, and airports
Benefits
Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
Short-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Pet Insurance
Education Reimbursement Opportunities
Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
Referral Bonuses
Company
ESP Associates, Inc.
The ESP name stands for engineering, surveying, and planning, but we’re much more than that.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase