Woolpert

Engineer Project Manager, Transportation Design

Woolpert · Cincinnati, OH
Cincinnati, OH $118K–$147K Posted 2026-07-20
Salary
$118K–$147K
Type
Full-time
Experience
5+ yr

We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work ® , Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Position Overview

Woolpert is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Transportation Practice in Ohio (offices in Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus). Project Manager will primarily lead the execution of projects from proposal through detailed design. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated with a strong technical background to guide staff through projects. The Project Manager may also serve as a subject matter expert in support of other projects across the country and around the world. There is potential for upward mobility within our rapidly growing Transportation Practice.

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $5,000, based on experience and role alignment. Bonus eligibility is contingent upon 12 months of service and must be repaid if the employee leaves the company within one year of hire.

What You Will Do:

  • Lead project teams through the development of preliminary engineering, detailed design, and quantification of transportation projects.
  • Ensure deliverables and quality standards are met in accordance with the agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Manage and support internal and client cross-functional teams.
  • Leverage existing relationships and new client and consultant relationships in the pursuit of new work.
  • Actively participate in professional societies, organizations, and conferences by serving on boards, presenting at luncheons or conferences.

What You Will Bring:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Active PE License in Ohio and Texas.
  • Ability and willingness to obtain PE licensure in other states through comity.
  • 15 or more years of experience in transportation design (strong preference for bridge experience).
  • Must be able to travel 5-10% to client sites.
  • Knowledge of ODOT Project Development Process, construction documentation & administration and knowledge in state, local municipalities design process is a plus.
  • Software Experience Includes: MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer, Finite Element software (examples include LARSA, MIDAS Civil, SAP2000, Staad-Pro, MDX), Merlin-Dash, Bentley OpenBridge Suite, HEC-RAS, and MS Office
  • Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goals.
  • Interest in unique challenges requiring creative solutions.

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Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

  • Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
  • Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
  • Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
  • Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
  • Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
  • Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Pay Range
$118,200 — $147,800 USD

Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here:  http://woolpert.com/about-us/

Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer. Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.  You may view more about EEO on our website: Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf and EEO is the Law Poster Supplement .

Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting [email protected] .

If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting [email protected] .

To all agencies:  Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.

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