Senior Project Manager - Highway/Traffic

French & Parrello•Camden, NJ

1d•Onsite

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 leads complex transportation engineering projects for public agencies, strengthens client relationships, guides multidisciplinary teams, and contributes to the growth of the firm’s practice. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in highway reconstruction, roadway safety, Complete Streets, intersection improvements, and pedestrian and bicycle facility projects. The Senior Project Manager will provide technical and strategic leadership throughout the project lifecycle, oversee project delivery and compliance with applicable standards and agency requirements, and serve as Project Manager and Project Principal on significant transportation projects. The role also develops client relationships, mentors engineering staff, leads proposal efforts, supports business development, and collaborates with department leadership on strategic planning and operational improvements. FPA’s Highway & Traffic Department provides planning, design, permitting, and construction support services for local, county, state, and federal agencies. The role oversees technical deliverables, project performance, quality assurance and quality control, client coordination, and project financial performance. Compensation is projected at $120,000 to $185,000, depending on experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. FPA also offers an annual bonus program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey.
At least 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.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client relationships.
Experience leading proposal efforts and supporting business development activities.
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.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and transportation planning concepts.
Active participation in professional organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, ITE, or similar.
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 planning, design, permitting, and construction support phases.
Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing requirements, and overall performance.
Oversee 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 project stakeholders.
Serve as the primary client contact, maintain client relationships, and identify opportunities for additional services.
Lead proposal development, including technical approaches, scopes of services, fee estimates, and schedules.
Support business development through networking, industry involvement, client engagement, and participation in professional organizations.
Mentor, supervise, and develop engineering staff by assigning work and providing technical guidance.
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 contractor inquiry responses, 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.