Senior Project Manager Civil Engineer

Janssen & Spaans Engineering, Inc.
Indianapolis, IN

Janssen & Spaans Engineering (JSE) is looking for a Senior Project Manager – Road Design to join our team! This role will lead the design of large infrastructure projects developed via design-build or P3 delivery methods. The successful candidate will provide engineering excellence to identify, plan, prioritize, track and monitor tasks and sequences in the process of project development. They will be the point of contact for local, state, and federal projects, interface with clients and employees to track design progress throughout the life of the project. These responsibilities include but are not limited to: Scheduling, Employee engagement, producing Cost Effective designs on time and under budget, New Business Development, Proposal Writing, and Evaluate Quality of Performance.

The ideal candidate will have over twenty (20) years’ experience in Civil / Transportation Engineering and must be a licensed PE. Roadway projects include but are not limited to: Interstates, Highways, and Freeways, Urban Streets, Intersections including Roundabouts, and Interchange Layout. Compensation commensurate with experience.


Job Description:

  • Ensure final civil designs, including road and hydraulic designs, are complete and accurate
  • Prepare project: scope, fee proposals, work schedule, cost estimates, negotiating fees, list quantities for project supplies, and ensure deadlines and cost targets are met
  • Develop project specifications, documents, and reports according to client requirements
  • Update JSE project database as new project information presents itself
  • Manage and train technicians, PEs, and Project Managers
  • Set up project schedules, including planning of billable work hours
  • Conduct team project meetings (as required)
  • Proposal writing and checking
  • Review team submittal documents prior to submittals
  • Client development
  • Establish and maintain client relations as the primary contact
  • Serve as a liaison between business, technical disciplines, and subconsultants on projects
  • Supervise road designs and modeling using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, GeoPak, InRoad, GuideSIGN, and/or AutoTURN
  • Travel (as required)
  • Design in accordance with various DOT and AASHTO criteria, and JSE QC manual requirements and design standards
  • Other duties that as needed


Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Design-Build and Public-Private Partnership (P3) Project Experience (Required)
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (Required)
  • 20+ Years Experience in Transportation Engineering (Required)
  • Professional Engineer license (Required)
  • Assist with Business Development progression
  • Established relationships with potential clients (DOT’s, Contractors, etc.)
  • Proficient with Autocad, Civil 3D, MicroStation: BIM, GeoPAK, InRoads, GuideSign, AutoTurn (Required)
  • In-depth knowledge of AASHTO, and DOT standards (Required)
  • Strong communication skills and capability to work autonomously and in a team environment
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to identify and manage risk
  • Previous transportation modeling experience
  • Ability to establish, influence, and maintain relationships with key partners


A culmination of Road and Bridge Engineers, CAD Techs, Surveyors, and Project Managers, JSE thrives on pushing the industry forward one project at a time. Led by an excellent leadership team and a strong supporting staff, JSE continues to grow in the Transportation and Structural Engineering industry. JSE offers absolute commitment to provide the highest quality road, bridge, and small structure design services to ensure that INDOT’S needs are continuously met, and the required submittals are delivered on schedule.


We strive to support our team members every day through excellent communication and optional, quarterly, all-inclusive team outings to sporting events, entertainment venues, and holiday celebrations.