Senior Project Manager - Highway/Traffic

French & Parrello•Wall Township, NJ

1d•$120,000 - $185,000

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager for its Highway & Traffic Department in Camden, New Jersey. The role provides technical and strategic leadership for transportation engineering projects serving 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 lead multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, permitting, and construction support; oversee technical deliverables, project performance, quality control, and client coordination; and serve as Project Manager and Project Principal on significant projects. The position also supports the growth of FPA’s transportation practice through client relationship development, proposal leadership, business development, staff mentoring, and collaboration with department leadership on strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational improvements. FPA describes itself as an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm that offers multidisciplinary collaboration, project lifecycle involvement, mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement. Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization and relocation assistance are not available. The projected compensation range is $120,000 to $185,000, with actual compensation based on experience, education, qualifications, and skill set; an annual bonus program is offered.

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.

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.
Active participation in professional organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, ITE, or similar.

Responsibilities

Serve as Project Manager and Project Principal on transportation engineering projects for local, county, state, and federal agencies.
Lead multidisciplinary teams through transportation project planning, design, permitting, and construction support.
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 design standards and agency requirements.
Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, utility companies, and other project stakeholders.
Serve as the primary client contact, maintain existing client relationships, and identify opportunities for additional services.
Lead proposal development, 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 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.
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.