Senior Project Manager

STV•Lawrenceville, NJ

22h•$131,711 - $175,615

About The Position

STV currently has openings for a Senior Project Manager with extensive NJDOT transportation experience. STV is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex transportation infrastructure projects for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). This role offers the opportunity to manage high-profile, multidisciplinary projects from early planning and environmental phases through final design and construction, while serving as the primary point of responsibility for technical delivery, schedule, budget, quality, and stakeholder coordination.

Requirements

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New Jersey (required).
Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering and project management.
Demonstrated experience managing large, complex transportation projects for NJDOT or similar public agencies.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey.
Experience managing at least one complex, large transportation project from Preliminary Design/Engineering through completion of Construction within the last 15 years.
Deputy Project Management experience does not qualify.
Experience with the FHWA NEPA process , including environmental documentation and coordination.
Direct responsibility for maintaining project budget, schedule, scope, and quality management , including accountability for delivery of design documents and/or study reports.
Experience leading and participating in project public outreach , including coordination with agencies, municipalities, and the public.
Experience managing projects which included : Highway Design , such as Geometric Design and/or Drainage Design and/or Traffic Signal/Safety Engineering and/or ITS and/or Pavement Design and/or Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) and/or ROW Engineering and/or Access Design and/or Utility Relocation.
Structural Design , including Bridge Replacement and/or Geotechnical and Foundation Design and/or Substructure Design and/or Retaining Wall Design.
Experience in Construction Engineering , including Shop Drawing Reviews, Construction Schedule Reviews, and preparation of Change of Plans.

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Manager for large, complex NJDOT transportation projects from Preliminary Design/Engineering through completion of Construction.
Provide full responsibility for project budget, schedule, scope, quality management, and delivery of design documents and technical study reports.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, subconsultants, and internal staff across all project phases.
Manage and oversee compliance with FHWA and NJDOT requirements, including NEPA documentation and approvals.
Direct public outreach efforts, including coordination with agencies, municipalities, stakeholders, and the public.
Oversee design quality control and ensure adherence to NJDOT standards, manuals, and policies.
Support construction engineering activities, including review of shop drawings, construction schedules, and preparation of Change of Plans.
Act as the primary client liaison, ensuring clear communication, risk management, and successful project delivery.

Benefits

Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
Disability insurance
Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
401(k) Plan
Retirement Counseling
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off (16 days)
Paid Holidays (8 days)
Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
Continuing Education Program
Professional Licensure and Society Memberships