Senior Project Manager - Highway/Traffic

French & Parrello•Winslow Township, NJ

1d•$120,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Highway & Traffic Department in Camden, NJ. The successful candidate will lead the planning, design, and delivery of a diverse portfolio of transportation infrastructure projects, including highway reconstruction, roadway safety improvements, complete streets initiatives, intersection improvements, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and other transportation-related projects. This leadership role requires strong technical expertise, project management skills, client relationship management, and business development experience.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) License required; New Jersey PE preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
12+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience with increasing project management responsibilities.
Demonstrated experience managing roadway, highway, traffic, intersection, and transportation improvement projects.
Strong knowledge of NJDOT, PennDOT, county, and municipal transportation design standards and procedures.
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation design software.
Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client relationships.
Experience leading proposal efforts and supporting business development activities.
Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and managing engineering staff.
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Active participation in professional organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, ITE, or similar.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and transportation planning concepts preferred.
Experience managing NJDOT and/or PennDOT projects.
Existing relationships with transportation agencies, counties, municipalities, and industry stakeholders throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Experience serving as Engineer of Record on transportation infrastructure projects.
Experience with Complete Streets, Vision Zero, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, traffic calming, and roadway safety improvement projects.

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Manager and Project Principal on transportation engineering projects for local, county, state, and federal agencies.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, permitting, and construction support phases of transportation projects.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing requirements, and overall project performance to ensure successful delivery.
Oversee the preparation of design plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and supporting documentation utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.
Provide quality control reviews and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal design standards and agency requirements.
Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, utility companies, and other project stakeholders throughout project development.
Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for additional services.
Lead proposal development efforts, including preparation of technical approaches, scope of services, fee estimates, and project schedules.
Support business development initiatives through networking, industry involvement, client engagement, and participation in professional organizations.
Mentor, supervise, and develop engineering staff by assigning work, providing technical guidance, and supporting professional growth.
Collaborate with department leadership on strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational improvements.
Participate in project interviews, presentations, and marketing efforts to secure new business opportunities.
Provide construction support services, including responses to contractor inquiries, shop drawing reviews, and field coordination as required.
Monitor project financial performance and implement corrective actions when necessary to maintain project profitability.
Stay current with evolving transportation design standards, regulations, and industry best practices.