Senior Project Manager - Highway/Traffic
About The Position
French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its Highway & Traffic Department in Camden, New Jersey. The role provides technical and strategic leadership for complex transportation engineering projects for local, county, state, and federal agencies, including highway reconstruction, roadway safety, Complete Streets, intersection improvements, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities. The Senior Project Manager will serve as Project Manager and Project Principal, leading multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, permitting, and construction support. The position oversees project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, technical deliverables, quality control, client coordination, and financial performance while ensuring compliance with applicable standards and agency requirements. The role also develops client relationships, leads proposal and business development efforts, mentors engineering staff, and collaborates with department leadership on strategic planning and operational improvements. FPA is an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm. It describes a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment with mentorship, professional development, opportunities for advancement, and involvement across the project lifecycle. Compensation is projected at $120,000 to $185,000, depending on experience, education, qualifications, and skill set; the company also offers an annual bonus program. Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization and relocation assistance are not available.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey.
- 12 or more 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.
- Experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client relationships.
- Experience leading proposal efforts and supporting business development.
- Leadership experience mentoring and managing engineering staff.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and 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.
- 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 teams through project planning, design, permitting, and construction support.
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing requirements, and overall performance.
- Oversee preparation of design plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and supporting documentation using AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.
- Conduct 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 stakeholders throughout project development.
- Act as the primary client contact, maintain existing relationships, and identify opportunities for additional services.
- Lead proposals, including technical approaches, scopes of services, fee estimates, and project schedules.
- Support business development through networking, industry involvement, client engagement, and professional organizations.
- Mentor, supervise, and develop engineering staff through work assignment, technical guidance, and support for 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.
- Provide construction support, including responses to contractor inquiries, shop drawing reviews, and field coordination as required.
- Monitor project financial performance and take corrective action as needed to maintain profitability.
- Stay current with transportation design standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
Benefits
- Medical insurance starting on the first day of employment.
- Dental insurance starting on the first day of employment.
- Vision insurance starting on the first day of employment.
- HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.
- Annual bonus program.
- Mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
