Project Manager - Highway

French & Parrello•Camden, NJ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Highway & Traffic Department in Camden and Wall, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished civil engineering professional to lead transportation improvement projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms. Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and succeed. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our continued growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve. The successful candidate will have experience managing the design and delivery of roadway, bridge, and related transportation improvement projects. Working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams, this individual will oversee technical work, project schedules, budgets, staffing, and construction support while ensuring compliance with applicable design standards. This role offers the opportunity to maintain direct client relationships, provide technical direction to engineering staff, and deliver diverse transportation improvements for local, county, and state agencies. The Project Manager will also collaborate with Regional and Department management on proposals, business development, and opportunities to expand FPA’s transportation practice. FPA’s Highway & Traffic Department provides design and construction support services for transportation improvement projects serving local, county, and state agencies. The Project Manager – Highway & Traffic will lead project teams, coordinate work across disciplines, and oversee projects from design through construction support. This role requires the technical expertise, leadership, and organizational skills needed to manage multiple assignments, resolve project challenges, and deliver high-quality work that meets client expectations.

Requirements

7+ plus years of related work experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey required.
Proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation design software.
Experience in management and design of roadway, traffic, and/or bridge improvement projects (NJDOT or PennDOT experience a plus).
Highly motivated and eager to work on a diverse range of transportation improvement projects for local, county, and state agencies.
Well versed in local and national design standards.
Knowledge of traffic engineering principles is a plus.
Willingness to represent FPA at professional societies and technical seminars.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

NJDOT or PennDOT experience
Knowledge of traffic engineering principles

Responsibilities

Develop design documents for a variety of transportation improvements projects utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation Software.
Provide construction support services as needed.
Complete assignments independently with minimal supervision.
Collaborate with staff within the transportation group and across various other disciplines on larger projects.
Delegate tasks to staff engineers and oversee their work.
Monitoring of the project schedule, budget, and staffing needs.
Actively participate in client contact and communications.
Work with Regional and Department management on proposals and business development as needed.