Senior Transportation Project Manager Highway & Civil Infrastructure

Full-time

Description

Senior Transportation Project Manager - Highway & Civil Infrastructure - Buffalo NY

Lead Buffalo-area highway design and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 5 Western New York corridor improvements intersection upgrades roadway rehabilitation PS&E delivery and transportation projects serving Erie and Niagara County communities.

Shape project strategy strengthen NYSDOT and municipal agency partnerships mentor teams and deliver roadway intersection corridor permitting PS&E and civil infrastructure projects that improve safety and mobility.

What Youll Do

• Lead highway transportation projects from proposal through design and construction.
• Manage project budgets scope schedule staffing billing QA/QC client updates and closeout to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead design strategy and collaborate with teams clients partners and stakeholders to align project decisions with client goals.
• Prepare winning proposals serve as primary client contact and support business development with public agency and municipal clients.
• Provide clear direction motivation mentorship and leadership while representing Fisher in professional and community settings.

Requirements

What Were Looking For

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• 10 years in civil transportation engineering including highway design project management.
• Professional Engineering License (PE).
• Demonstrated experience managing NYSDOT LAFA and locally funded highway projects. Familiarity with federally funded programs and bridge projects from design through delivery.
• Client-focused leadership collaboration integrity respect active listening sound judgment organization and ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office; MicroStation preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing trusted long-term client relationships.
• Ability to navigate complex public processes municipal approvals multidisciplinary teams and construction-phase questions.
• Strong mentoring capability with the ability to grow staff and reinforce quality standards and delivery discipline.

Why Join Fisher

• Lead meaningful highway and civil infrastructure work backed by a strong and steady transportation backlog.
• Partner with NYSDOT municipalities and public agencies on projects you can see built and operating in local communities.
• Grow as a senior leader in a collaborative flexible culture built on trust ownership mentorship and work-life balance.

Compensation Benefits

• Salary range: $120000-$155000; actual compensation varies based on experience qualifications and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
• Competitive benefits include medical dental vision 401(k) company-paid life and disability insurance PTO paid holidays and supplemental benefits.
• Hybrid work schedule professional development reimbursement shareholders program strong work-life balance and employee groups focused on community inclusion and employee voice.

Location Flexibility

This role is based in Buffalo NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester Albany Syracuse Ithaca Binghamton or other established Fisher office locations based on project needs and team alignment.

Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal state or local law.

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Salary Description

$120000-$155000 annually

Required Experience:

Senior IC