Senior Transportation Project Manager - Highway & Civil Infrastructure

Fisher Associates • Buffalo, NY

16h • $120,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Buffalo-area highway design and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 5, Western New York corridor improvements, intersection upgrades, roadway rehabilitation, PS&E delivery, and transportation projects serving Erie and Niagara County communities. Shape project strategy, strengthen NYSDOT and municipal agency partnerships, mentor teams, and deliver roadway, intersection, corridor, permitting, PS&E, and civil infrastructure projects that improve safety and mobility.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, including highway design project management.
• Professional Engineering License (PE).
• Demonstrated experience managing NYSDOT, LAFA and locally funded highway projects.
• Familiarity with federally funded programs, and bridge projects from design through delivery.
• Client-focused leadership, collaboration, integrity, respect, active listening, sound judgment, organization, and ownership.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MS Office; MicroStation preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Ability to navigate complex public processes, municipal approvals, multidisciplinary teams, and construction-phase questions.
• Strong mentoring capability with the ability to grow staff and reinforce quality, standards, and delivery discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway transportation projects from proposal through design and construction.
• Manage project budgets, scope, schedule, staffing, billing, QA/QC, client updates, and closeout to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead design strategy and collaborate with teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align project decisions with client goals.
• Prepare winning proposals, serve as primary client contact, and support business development with public agency and municipal clients.
• Provide clear direction, motivation, mentorship, and leadership while representing Fisher in professional and community settings.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• PTO
• paid holidays
• supplemental benefits
• professional development reimbursement
• shareholders program
• strong work-life balance
• employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior