Design Build Senior Project Manager (PE)

Trilon Group

Salary undisclosed

Charlotte, NC Full-timeOn-siteIntermediate

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Description

If you have experience in transportation Design-Build projects and are looking for stability, professional growth, or the next phase of your career, DRMP would love to hear from you! DRMP is seeking a motivated Design-Build Senior Project Manager looking to contribute to the continued growth and success of our innovative Alternative Delivery Team. As part of our Alternative Delivery Team, you will have the opportunity to lead multi-discipline engineering teams for the successful delivery of major transportation infrastructure projects in North Carolina and across the southeastern United States. We are teamed with local and national contractors, and together we deliver innovative transportation solutions for our clients.

The Design-Build Senior Project Manager is responsible for the successful planning, execution, and completion of highway design-build projects. This role requires a deep understanding of engineering principles, project management methodologies, and the design-build delivery method. The Senior Project Manager will lead cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

This position is eligible for a $10,000 sign-on-bonus!

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Development:

Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and resource allocation
Lead the development of design and construction plans in collaboration with engineering and construction teams
Identify and mitigate project risks
Maintain project schedules and budgets

Team Leadership:

Assemble and lead high-performing multi-discipline project teams, including engineers, designers, and subconsultants
Foster a collaborative and productive work environment
Provide mentorship and guidance to team members
Effectively communicate with clients, staff, management, and owner agencies
Ability and commitment to be assigned to projects locally and across the southeastern U.S.

Client Management:

Build and maintain strong relationships as the primary contact for construction clients and owner agencies
Manage client expectations and ensure client satisfaction
Responsible for design-build pursuits in collaboration with contractor partners

Contract Administration & Financial Management:

Manage project contracts, including change orders, claims, and dispute resolution
Ensure compliance with contract terms and conditions
Manage subcontractor relationships and performance
Monitor project costs and ensure adherence to budgets and deadlines

Quality Assurance:

Implement quality control measures to ensure project deliverables meet design and construction standards
Identify and resolve quality issues

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina
Minimum of 10 years of experience in highway infrastructure design
Proven experience in design project management, preferably for design-build projects
5+ years of NCDOT DB experience
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong sense of urgency and self-initiative to meet client deadlines
Detail-oriented team player with the ability to contribute to a positive work environment

Benefits

Excellent compensation package
Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs
401(k) Plan and Match
Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks)
Mentorship Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Parental Leave
Competitive health and dental insurance premiums
Variety of voluntary benefit options
Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability
Company-furnished life insurance
Employee Assistant Program (EAP)
Flexible Spending Account
and More

DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer.

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

Benefits

Excellent compensation package Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs 401(k) Plan and Match Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks) Mentorship Program Tuition Reimbursement Parental Leave Competitive health and dental insurance premiums Variety of voluntary benefit options Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability Company-furnished life insurance Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account and More DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer. Pay Transparency The base salary range for this role is indicated in the posting. This range reflects the company’s good faith estimate of the compensation for this position at the time of posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, internal equity, and geographic location.

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About this role

Trilon Group's Alternative Delivery Team is looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead design-build transportation projects across North Carolina and the Southeast. You'd own the full lifecycle of major highway infrastructure initiatives—from initial planning and risk mitigation through contract administration and quality assurance—while directing multi-disciplinary teams of engineers, designers, and subconsultants. This role demands someone with at least 10 years in highway infrastructure design and a minimum of 5 years specifically managing NCDOT design-build projects, backed by an active North Carolina PE license.

Success here means balancing technical rigor with client management: you'll be the primary point of contact for construction clients and owner agencies, responsible for keeping projects on schedule and budget while maintaining quality standards. The position also involves business development—collaborating with contractor partners on design-build pursuits. You should be comfortable with contract administration, subcontractor oversight, and the kind of detail-oriented problem-solving that comes with complex infrastructure delivery.

The company offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus, competitive base salary, strong PTO and holiday schedules, a 401(k) match, tuition reimbursement, and formal mentorship and career development tracks for both management and technical advancement. This is an in-office role in Charlotte requiring willingness to travel and be assigned to projects across the region.

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