Kimley-Horn
A multidisciplinary engineering and planning firm offering innovative solutions in various sectors.
Project Manager - Roadway
Lead and grow roadway design practice, managing projects profitably and client relationships.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Expand roadway, highway, and municipal practice in the Charlotte market. • Lead complex engineering design tasks while handling marketing and client engagement. • Manage project design and delivery profitably, addressing design issues directly. • Provide vision, business planning, strategy, and set goals for the practice. • Build and maintain positive client relationships and ensure open communication with partners and team. • Grow and lead the roadway practice, mentoring staff and transitioning work to qualified personnel. • Write proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for upcoming projects.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸engineering design
- ▸project delivery
- ▸proposal writing
- ▸client relations
- ▸practice growth
- ▸strategic planning
What You Bring
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing roadway projects. • Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.). • Proven track record of winning and delivering work in local or surrounding areas. • Deep knowledge of full lifecycle of roadway projects and civil design of roads, urban freeways, and interchanges. • Established relationships with local agencies or municipalities. • Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably while leading teams and collaborating with stakeholders.
Requirements
- ▸8+ years
- ▸professional engineer
- ▸roadway design
- ▸full lifecycle
- ▸agency relationships
- ▸project management
Benefits
The position offers significant autonomy to direct and grow the business, with the potential for a competitive bonus program and eventual ownership opportunities. Successful candidates will lead projects profitably, mentor staff, and maintain strong client relationships. Kimley‑Horn emphasizes a people‑first culture, prioritizing client goals, employee development, and a supportive work environment that has earned a spot on Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” for 18 consecutive years. The firm provides a comprehensive benefits package, including a 2‑to‑1 company match on retirement contributions, extensive health coverage, generous paid time off, financial wellness programs, professional development support, and family‑friendly policies. • 2‑to‑1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation plus profit‑sharing. • Low‑cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options. • Flexible scheduling, personal leave, floating holidays, and half‑day Fridays. • Student loan matching in 401(k) and performance‑based bonuses. • Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs. • New parent leave, family‑building benefits, and childcare resources.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time