Lochmueller Group

Project Manager - Roadway Design Engineer

Lochmueller Group$75K — $95K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, focusing on roadway design.
  • Proficient in roadway design software and project management tools.
  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision-making capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and client management skills.
  • Experienced with project scheduling tools and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Licensed Professional Engineer in Indiana.

Responsibilities

  • Lead roadway engineering design projects, ensuring quality and compliance.
  • Oversee project documents, designs, and technical reports; coordinate engineering tasks.
  • Review and approve project deliverables, including specifications and drawings.
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews to maintain accuracy and standards compliance.
  • Mentor junior engineers, fostering their technical and professional growth.
  • Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and business development.
  • Prepare proposals, budgets, schedules, and funding applications.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision, disability).
  • Flexible work/life balance with options for telecommuting and flexible schedules.
  • 401(k) with company match and student loan repayment benefit.
  • Support for professional memberships and educational development.
Full Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Indiana to lead roadway engineering design projects of varying size and complexity throughout the southern Indiana region. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer with strong skills in project leadership, technical oversight, client coordination, and strategic planning. You will guide multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, ensure high-quality deliverables, and play a key role in advancing our roadway design practice.

In this position, the candidate will:

  • Perform project management duties or serve as a technical leader on projects of varying complexity.
  • Provide leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major roadway and transportation projects.
  • Oversee the preparation of project documents, designs, analyses, and technical reports; interpret data and coordinate engineering tasks.
  • Review and approve project deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
  • Serve as a technical expert in roadway engineering design.
  • Conduct QA/QC reviews to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with standards.
  • Mentor and coach junior and mid-level engineers, supporting their technical and professional development.
  • Oversee multiple project teams and ensure alignment with organizational goals and project objectives.
  • Assist with resource leveling of staff across projects.
  • Collaborate with senior management on strategic planning and assist with business development initiatives.
  • Prepare proposals, scopes of work, budgets, schedules, and funding applications.
  • Lead project meetings and present to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.
  • Represent the organization in interactions with clients, officials, contractors, and partner organizations.
  • Supervise work groups that may include engineers, designers, and technicians.
  • Review operational procedures to ensure compliance with policies, standards, and performance measures.
  • Make decisions based on advanced technical knowledge and professional experience.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Qualifications for the role:

  • Typically requires 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with a strong background in roadway design. We welcome applicants with a range of experience levels, provided they can demonstrate successful management of roadway design projects for DOTs or LPAs.
  • Proficiency with roadway design software, engineering analysis tools, and project management systems.
  • Strong leadership, strategic thinking, and decision making abilities.
  • Excellent communication and client management skills.
  • Proficiency with project scheduling tools and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint).
  • Valid driver's license.


Project & Leadership Expectations:

  • Assume full project management responsibility for projects with moderate to high complexity and scope.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate preparation of documents and activities for multiple major projects or entire programs.
  • Review and approve scopes, budgets, and schedules for assigned work.
  • Routinely interact with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and other stakeholders.
  • Represent the organization in meetings and maintain strong professional relationships.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff; may serve as a direct supervisor.
  • Apply advanced knowledge gained through extensive education and experience to guide project decisions.
  • Work under broad administrative supervision with assignments defined by general objectives.


What We Offer:

  • Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
  • Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities)
  • Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
  • Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)


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