Senior Project Manager - Highway/Traffic

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

• Manage highway and traffic engineering projects from proposal through design and construction support.
• Serve as the primary client contact for public and private sector transportation projects.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Prepare project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Oversee highway geometric design, traffic studies, traffic signal design, roadway safety improvements, and transportation planning initiatives.
• Coordinate with NJDOT, county agencies, municipalities, and other regulatory organizations.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and networking.
• Mentor junior engineers and project staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required (New Jersey preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity).
• 10+ years of progressive experience in highway and/or traffic engineering.
• Proven experience managing transportation infrastructure projects for NJDOT, county, and municipal clients.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, NJDOT standards, and transportation design best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, Synchro, HCS, or similar transportation engineering software is preferred.

Client offers:

• Competitive salary with great bonus structure.
• 401k retirement plan with employer matching.
• Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Half-day Summer Fridays and generous paid time off.
• Recognized as one of New Jersey's Best Places to Work.
• Lead impactful highway and transportation projects throughout New Jersey.