About the posting
“Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.”
Read the full posting on Woolpert's site
Seen live Oct 23, 2026; first seen Oct 22, 2026.
Pay in context
This posting lists $101,200 to $151,800 a year, a midpoint of $126,500.
The midpoint is higher than 30 percent of project management postings in Columbus, OH that list pay.
How long it has been open
Posted Apr 14, 2026, 192 days ago, and seen on Woolpert's careers page today.
At 192 days old, it is over the 59-day median.
Woolpert at a glance
Woolpert has 119 open postings that we can see, 13 in project management; 66 percent list pay.
The application
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Seniority
Level: manager.
The posting mentions 15+ years.
Place and cost of living
On site in Columbus, OH; prices in OH run 7 percent below the US average.
The project management market in Columbus, OH
22 project management postings in Columbus, OH are open right now, from 10 employers.
Half of them have been open 59 days or less.
From Woolpert's posting
This is Woolpert's own text, as published on its job board. We last checked it on Oct 23, 2026. Apply on Woolpert's site. We remove a posting when the employer closes it.
At Woolpert, you’ll do work that matters.
As a leading global architecture, engineering, and geospatial firm, we help clients solve complex challenges that shape communities, strengthen critical infrastructure, advance technology, and improve the world around us. Here, you’ll collaborate across disciplines, tackle meaningful projects, and build a career defined by growth, opportunity, and impact.
Position Overview
Woolpert is hiring a Project Manager (Roadway Design) to join our dynamic Transportation Team at our Dayton or Columbus office. This position reports to the Transportation Practice Leader and is responsible for assisting current project managers in the execution of their current projects, developing relationships with our current clients, positioning themselves to manage future projects. Projects managed will likely be for our local government clients (LPA projects) where the Project Manager will lead the overall execution of the project while also serving as a technical lead on a portion of the project.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.
What You Will Do
- Lead project teams through the development of preliminary engineering, detailed design, and quantification of transportation projects.
- Lead design or help design complex roadway and transportation projects that require creative solutions. Projects include roadway, bikeways, pedestrian facilities, roundabouts, trails, multi-modal transportation or transportation planning.
- Perform engineering design tasks such as highway and street design, roadway alignments, roundabout design, roadway grading and modeling, curb ramp design, signing and pavement plan, maintenance of traffic, storm drainage.
- Perform designs using software including MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), AutoCAD, and/or Civil 3D.
- Respond to requests for proposals by leading the development of the proposal submission as well as preparing scope, schedule and budget of 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 or ability to obtain an Ohio PE license within one year of hire.
- 5-15 years of experience in transportation design (strong preference for roadway 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.
- Bentley Open Road Designer or Civil3D experience.
- 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.
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!
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Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Pay Range
$101,200 — $151,800 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 your Recruiter
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