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Project Manager, Roadway | Transportation Engineering | $140K-$180K

CompanyPurple Cow Recruiting
LocationNewark
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 16, 2026
About The Company
Purple Cow Recruiting is a global talent acquisition firm that connects top-tier professionals with leading organizations across industries, including the United States federal government. We specialize in recruiting for healthcare and technical roles, offering both permanent and temporary staffing solutions, including all back end support. Our approach is tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ensuring compliance with key industry standards such as Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, and FedRAMP, while delivering exceptional candidates. Technical, Healthcare, and Commercial Expertise : -Deployment of FTEs: Capability to deploy fully credentialed professionals across technical, healthcare, and commercial roles. -Telehealth and Remote IT Solutions: Proficient in remote support for both healthcare and technical operations. -Commercial Expertise: Strong track record in placing candidates in corporate roles, including finance, marketing, and engineering. Compliance and Quality Assurance: -Adherence to federal standards (e.g., Joint Commission, HIPAA, NIST, FedRAMP) and industry best practices for commercial sectors. -Quality Control Plan (QCP) includes regular audits, performance reviews, and compliance checks. Past Performance: Successfully delivered staffing solutions for DoD contracts, healthcare institutions, and leading commercial enterprises. Our performance consistently meets or exceeds client expectations in both public and private sectors. Key Personnel: -Fiona Rintoul, CEO: Oversees strategic direction and operational alignment. -Chelsea Drinkard, VP of Recruiting: Manages recruitment across federal, healthcare, technical, and commercial sectors. Purple Cow Recruiting ensures high-quality staffing solutions, aligning with both public and private sector objectives to support mission-critical operations and commercial growth.
About the Role

Description

Project Manager, Roadway | Transportation Engineering | $140K-$180K
Full-Time | Onsite | Newark, OH

Dana
Senior Recruiter | Heartline Staffing
Call or Text: (314) 526-0706
Email: Dana@heartlinestaffing.com

Prefer a confidential conversation instead of applying? Call or text Dana directly at (314) 526-0706.

Heartline Staffing is recruiting a Roadway Project Manager for an engineering firm in Newark, Ohio. This is an opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to take ownership of multiple transportation projects while leading technical teams, managing client relationships, and contributing to business development.

This position combines project leadership with hands-on engineering expertise. While some technical design and CAD work will be involved, the primary focus is directing project execution, coordinating stakeholders, managing design deliverables, and ensuring projects meet quality standards, budgets, and schedules.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Roadway Project Manager will oversee the complete scope of multiple engineering projects, including client relationships, stakeholder coordination, plan production, technical design management, and project delivery.

ROLE
• Manage Multiple Roadway And Transportation Engineering Projects From Planning Through Delivery
• Oversee Project Scope, Budgets, Schedules, Quality Standards, And Technical Deliverables
• Direct And Coordinate Engineering Design And Plan Production Activities
• Manage Client Relationships And Coordinate With Project Stakeholders
• Provide Technical Direction And Mentorship To Engineering Team Members
• Perform Technical Engineering And CAD Work As Needed
• Support Roadway Operations Studies And Geometric Evaluations
• Oversee Geometric Roadway Design And Related Engineering Activities
• Support Structural Design Calculations, Reviews, And Steel Detailing
• Oversee Stormwater Management Design And Limited Site Grading
• Coordinate Utilities And Review Plan Notes And Details
• Ensure Design Compliance With Applicable Local, State, And Federal Regulations
• Participate In Client Relations Visits And Business Development Activities
• Assist With Letters Of Interest, Statements Of Qualifications, And Scope And Fee Proposals

COMPENSATION
• $140,000-$180,000 Annual Salary

BENEFITS
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

WORK ARRANGEMENT
• Full-Time
• Onsite In Newark, Ohio

Requirements

Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree In Civil Engineering From An ABET-Accredited Institution REQUIRED
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration In Ohio Or Ability To Obtain Ohio Registration Within 6 Months REQUIRED
• 6+ Years Of Engineering Design Experience REQUIRED
• Experience Using CAD Software REQUIRED
• Strong Written And Verbal Communication Skills REQUIRED
• Ability To Direct Engineering Work And Provide Mentorship To Others REQUIRED

Preferred
• 10+ Years Of Engineering Design Experience Preferred
• 2+ Years Of Project Management Experience Strongly Preferred
• Experience With 3D Modeling Software, Specifically OpenRoads, Preferred

Not ready to formally apply? That's completely fine. Many engineering professionals prefer a confidential conversation first.
Call or text Dana directly at (314) 526-0706.
Email: Dana@heartlinestaffing.com

Key Skills
Roadway EngineeringTransportation EngineeringProject ManagementCivil EngineeringCADGeometric DesignStakeholder CoordinationTechnical DesignBudget ManagementBusiness DevelopmentStormwater ManagementStructural DesignMentorshipPlan ProductionOpenRoads
Categories
EngineeringTransportationManagement & LeadershipConstruction
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceLife Insurance401(k) MatchingRetirement PlanPaid Time OffEmployee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Roadway Project Manager will oversee the complete scope of multiple transportation engineering projects from planning through delivery. This includes managing client relationships, directing technical design teams, and ensuring projects meet quality, budget, and schedule standards.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$140,000 - $180,000
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
13
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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