Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager

French & Parrello Associates•Wall Township, NJ

5d•$150,000 - $185,000•Onsite

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager to join its Highway and Bridge Departments at its headquarters in Wall Township, New Jersey. The role leads complex transportation, bridge, and highway infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey, builds relationships with public-sector clients, and contributes to the growth of FPA’s transportation practice. The successful candidate will manage major assignments and provide design management leadership for alternative delivery projects. The position oversees projects from preliminary engineering and design through construction completion. Work may include bridge replacements, deck replacements, structural rehabilitation, bridge widenings, load ratings, inspections, staged construction, roadway improvements, and multidisciplinary infrastructure improvements. The project manager coordinates with public agencies, contractors, utilities, environmental stakeholders, and FPA’s multidisciplinary teams, and serves as a primary client contact. FPA describes itself as an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm. It offers opportunities to lead projects, mentor teams, develop client relationships, contribute to business development, and work across the project lifecycle. Benefits begin on the first day of employment. The projected compensation range is $150,000 to $185,000; actual compensation depends on experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. The position also offers an annual bonus program and a signing bonus for qualified candidates. U.S. employment authorization sponsorship and relocation assistance are available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license; New Jersey PE license preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
At least 12 years of progressive experience in transportation, bridge, structural, or related infrastructure engineering.
Demonstrated experience managing complex transportation and/or bridge projects from design through construction.
Strong understanding of project management principles, including scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality control, and risk management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with clients, agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Leadership skills and ability to mentor engineers and provide technical direction.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.
Proficiency with structural and transportation design software.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
New Jersey PE license.
Experience with bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, roadway improvements, and/or transportation infrastructure projects.
Experience with LEAP Bridge, LARSA, MIDAS, CSiBridge, STAAD, or similar platforms.
Experience with proposal development, client presentations, and business development initiatives.
Strong knowledge of NJDOT design standards, AASHTO requirements, and applicable transportation and structural engineering standards.
Experience managing transportation or roadway design projects.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex transportation and infrastructure projects from planning and concept development through final design, permitting, bidding, and construction support.
Manage projects involving bridge rehabilitation and replacement, roadway and highway improvements, transportation infrastructure, and related municipal improvements.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams, coordinating bridge, roadway, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and other technical professionals.
Serve as a primary client contact and maintain relationships with NJDOT, counties, municipalities, and other transportation agencies.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality control, and client expectations.
Oversee preparation and review of engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, calculations, and other project documentation.
Provide technical leadership and guidance on transportation and structural engineering solutions, design approaches, and project delivery strategies.
Coordinate design activities across disciplines and resolve technical issues to maintain schedules and deliverables.
Ensure projects comply with applicable AASHTO, NJDOT, MUTCD, local agency, and other applicable standards, codes, and requirements.
Conduct site visits, field investigations, inspections, and structural assessments as needed.
Mentor and develop junior and mid-level engineers, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional growth.
Participate in proposal development, scope and fee preparation, client presentations, interviews, and other business development initiatives.
Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support growth of the Transportation and Bridge practice.