Highway Engineer Project Manager JN -102026-182333

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Join a respected engineering firm leading complex transportation infrastructure projects across New York State. This role offers an exciting chance to manage high-visibility highway and roadway design projects from preliminary design through construction support, working alongside state and local agencies. With a steady backlog of work, you’ll contribute to safe, resilient, and community-focused transportation solutions while advancing your leadership career.


Highway Design Project Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive salary with strong potential for career growth
• Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams on impactful public infrastructure projects
• Long-term project stability within a supportive, collaborative environment
• Role involving visible leadership and client partnership

Highway Design Project Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• Minimum 7+ years of progressive highway design and transportation project management experience
• Proven ability to manage projects from preliminary design through PS&E and construction support
• Experience with NYSDOT highway design projects and federally funded transportation programs
• Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain
• Proficiency in MS Office and MicroStation preferred

Highway Design Project Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and delivery of highway transportation projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and staffing
• Manage compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, permitting, and quality standards
• Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact, building strong, long-term relationships
• Oversee project billing, QA/QC of deliverables, and project closeout activities
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimation for new and existing projects
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff to suppor...