Senior Project Manager - Highway/ Traffic
$130,000 to $185,000
Permanent
South Jersey, New Jersey
Healthcare
Transport
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Highway/Traffic Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives on managing complex projects, building strong client relationships, and mentoring engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage highway and traffic engineering projects from proposal through design and construction support.
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Serve as the primary client contact for public and private sector transportation projects.
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Lead multidisciplinary project teams while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
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Prepare project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
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Oversee highway geometric design, traffic studies, traffic signal design, roadway safety improvements, and transportation planning initiatives.
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Coordinate with NJDOT, county agencies, municipalities, and other regulatory organizations.
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Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and networking.
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Mentor junior engineers and project staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
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Professional Engineer (PE) license required (New Jersey preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity).
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10+ years of progressive experience in highway and/or traffic engineering.
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Proven experience managing transportation infrastructure projects for NJDOT, county, and municipal clients.
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Strong knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, NJDOT standards, and transportation design best practices.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.
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Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, Synchro, HCS, or similar transportation engineering software is preferred.
Client offers:
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Competitive salary - up to $185k base salary with great bonus structure.
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401k retirement plan with employer matching.
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Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
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Half-day Summer Fridays and generous paid time off.
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Recognized as one of New Jersey's Best Places to Work.
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Lead impactful highway and transportation projects throughout New Jersey.