Senior Transportation Project Manager - Roadway Design
Precision Systems, Inc. · Washington, D.C. ·
- Work mode
- Hybrid
- Seniority
- Senior
- Category
- Design
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Visa sponsorship
- No
- Company size
- 51-200
Senior Project Manager leads multi-state roadway design projects for public agencies, overseeing scope, budget, and team delivery while mentoring engineers and maintaining client relationships.
About PSI
PSI is a fast-growing transportation engineering firm with 30+ years delivering award-winning infrastructure work across the DC region and beyond. We've grown from a boutique traffic engineering shop to a 50+ person firm spanning roadway design, transportation planning, software engineering, and construction management — and we're not done. Our team combines cutting-edge technology with a deep commitment to safety and innovation to solve the real operational and design challenges facing our communities' transportation systems.
Position Overview
We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, multi-state roadway and transportation projects from kickoff through construction. You’ll manage high-impact pursuits with DDOT, VDOT, MDOT, and local municipalities, and you’ll play a direct role in shaping how PSI grows its project portfolio.
You’ll be client-facing, technically engaged, and mentoring the next generation of engineers on our team. If you want ownership over your work and a clear path toward executive leadership, this is it.
Responsibilities
- Lead roadway design projects end-to-end — scope, budget, schedule, quality, and client satisfaction
- Serve as the primary client contact for your projects; build and maintain strong agency relationships
- Direct and mentor multidisciplinary project teams including engineers, designers, surveyors, traffic, and environmental specialists
- Oversee technical work including geometric design, drainage, erosion and sediment control, pavement marking/signing, and construction staging
- Review and provide QC guidance on deliverables from junior engineers and external consultants
- Support business development through client relationship management and proposal contributions
- Stay current on industry trends, agency standards, and emerging technologies in roadway design
Required Qualifications:
- 10+ years of roadway design and project management experience
- PE licensure in DC, MD, or VA (reciprocal licensure in remaining jurisdictions expected)
- Proven track record delivering transportation projects on time and on budget for public-sector clients
- Hands-on experience with state DOT's including DDOT, VDOT, MDOT, and/or local municipality projects
- Strong communicator — equally comfortable in a client meeting and a design review
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with OpenRoads, MicroStation, AutoCAD, and/or Synchro
- Advanced degree or additional certifications in Civil Engineering or related field
Benefits:
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Discretionary annual merit bonus and annual raise
- Up to 4% 401(k) match
- Comprehensive benefits package — PSI covers 70% of medical premiums, plus dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance
- Hybrid work flexibility (2 days a week)
- Commuter Benefits
Precision Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military status.