Senior Roadway Engineer

Senior Roadway Engineer

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Cleveland, OH

Reporting To: Jason Watson

Description

The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc. (MSG) is a people-focused, award-winning, full-service consulting firm that offers a wide array of services including civil and geotechnical engineering, environmental consulting, planning, landscape architecture, agriculture, surveying, and construction support. Our talented staff of more than 650 professionals deliver integrated planning, design, engineering, and construction solutions to our clients from our offices throughout Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, West Virginia, and Alabama.

Due to MSG's continued growth in the Transportation Division, we are seeking a Senior Roadway Engineer to join our team!

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Roadway Engineer will serve as a technical leader and project manager on roadway and highway design projects, providing mentorship, QA/QC oversight, and client management. This role will also contribute to business development and help advance MSG's reputation in the transportation market.

Specific responsibilities will include the following:

• Lead and manage roadway and highway design projects for state DOTs, LPAs, and other public-sector clients.
• Perform and oversee design tasks including horizontal/vertical alignments, roadway geometrics, grading, drainage, and plan development.
• Review and develop project scope, budgets, and schedules.
• Provide QA/QC reviews to ensure the accuracy and quality of deliverables.
• Supervise, mentor, and coach junior engineering staff.
• Assist with staffing needs and recruitment by identifying and developing key hires.
• Work collaboratively with other MSG service groups (Survey, Geotechnical, Structural, Environmental, etc.) to deliver integrated project solutions.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and project delivery.
• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and pursuit strategies.
• Stay current with industry standards, guidelines, and best practices (e.g., AASHTO, ODOT, FHWA).
• Participate in professional associations and technical committees to represent and promote MSG.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
• 10-15 years of Staff and Project Management experience
• Excellent computer skills and proficient in excel, word, outlook, and access
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge of government contract management and knowledge and experience in organizational effectiveness and operations management implementing best practices.
• Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing staff groups and major projects or initiatives.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style.
• Scope and budget development and oversight experience.
• Demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace
• Excellent people manager, open to direction and collaborative work style and commitment to get the job done
• Ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization.
• Ability to look at situations from several points of view.
• Persuasive with details and facts.
• Delegate responsibilities effectively.
• High comfort level working in a diverse environment.

Pay & Benefits

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• 401(k) w/ company match
• Health insurance w/ HSA option, Vision, Dental, Life
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Catalytic Coaching - Employees draft a development plan aimed at improving contributions in their current job and increasing the potential for other opportunities. MSG is all about bringing out the best in people at work!

It is the policy of our company to follow equal employment opportunity procedures in compliance with federal, state and local criteria. We will provide all applicants for employment, and all employees, with equal opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, arrest record, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military or veteran status, and/or any other protected classes covered by any local, state and federal laws.

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