Project Manager
Actalent
Description
Lead the design of grading, drainage, utilities, paving, and roadway plans for both public and private clients.
Ensure all plans and documents meet state and local codes, standards, and agency requirements.
Prepare site plans, due‑diligence reports, engineering studies, and technical specifications.
Manage projects from concept through completion, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and quality control.
Work closely with clients and participate in contract negotiations and project scoping.
Oversee project budgets, schedules, and billing accuracy.
Coordinate and direct detailed phases of design work and provide leadership during proposal development.
Represent the company in client meetings and public forums.
Supervise and mentor engineers, drafters, and support staff.
Support a strong safety culture and ensure staff receive appropriate training.
Participate in professional organizations and contribute to technical publications when appropriate.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
10–15 years of experience in highway, roadway, or interchange design, with at least 3 years in project management.
Hands‑on design experience including corridor/intersection modeling, plan production, construction details, quantity takeoffs, and cost estimating.
Strong understanding of transportation engineering, multimodal and Complete Streets design, intersection planning, pedestrian/bicycle safety, and the overall project delivery process.
Familiarity with MassDOT standards and national guidelines such as AASHTO and MUTCD.
Experience with drainage design, ICE studies, RSAs, multimodal studies, and roundabout reviews.
Experience providing QA/QC and supporting construction through submittal and RFI reviews.
Background in roadway reconstruction, intersection improvements, shared‑use paths, separated bike lanes, signing/striping, signal design, and traffic control plans.
Proficiency in at least one roadway design platform (Civil 3D, OpenRoads, InRoads, GEOPAK) plus AutoTURN and cost‑estimating tools.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Portsmouth, NH.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $155000.00/yr.
Medical insurance Prescription drug coverage Dental and vision insurance Life insurance Short‑ and long‑term disability Long‑term care options Worksite benefits Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Portsmouth,NH.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 5, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.
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