Senior Project Manager - Highway/Traffic

French & Parrello•Wall Township, NJ

13h

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 transportation engineering projects serving local, county, state, and federal agencies. The successful candidate will lead complex projects—including highway reconstruction, roadway safety, Complete Streets, intersection improvements, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities—and oversee project delivery, technical quality, client coordination, and compliance with applicable standards and agency requirements. The Senior Project Manager may serve as both Project Manager and Project Principal on significant projects. The position includes managing multidisciplinary teams throughout planning, design, permitting, and construction support; developing client relationships; mentoring engineering staff; leading proposals and business development; and collaborating with department leadership on strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational improvements. FPA is an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm. It describes its work culture as collaborative and offers employees opportunities to take ownership of projects, work across disciplines, receive mentorship and professional development, and advance their careers. Benefits begin on the first day of employment. The projected compensation range is $120,000 to $185,000, with actual compensation dependent on experience, education, qualifications, and skills. FPA also has an annual bonus program. U.S. employment authorization sponsorship and relocation assistance are not available for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey.
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.
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 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 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 responding to contractor inquiries, reviewing shop drawings, and coordinating in the field as required.
Monitor project financial performance and take corrective action when necessary to maintain profitability.
Stay current with transportation design standards, regulations, and industry best practices.