Transportation Engineering Project Manager

French & Parrello•Wall Township, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineering Project Manager for its Transportation Group at its headquarters in Wall Township, New Jersey. The successful candidate will lead transportation, bridge, and highway infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey; develop relationships with public-sector clients; and contribute to the growth of FPA’s transportation practice. The role includes serving as Project Manager on major infrastructure assignments and providing Design Management leadership for alternative delivery projects. The Project Manager will lead projects from preliminary engineering and design through construction completion, including bridge replacements and rehabilitations, highway improvements, inspections, load ratings, staged construction, and other complex infrastructure work. Projects may involve coordination with public agencies, contractors, utilities, environmental stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams. The position combines technical leadership, client engagement, team mentorship, and business development. FPA is an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm that describes its workplace as collaborative and multidisciplinary, with opportunities for ownership, mentorship, professional development, and career growth. Benefits begin on the first day of employment. The projected compensation range is $125,000 to $160,000, depending on experience, education, qualifications, and skills. The company offers an annual bonus program and a signing bonus for qualified candidates.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license; New Jersey license preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity.
At least 8 years of transportation and/or bridge design experience.
Experience managing complex transportation infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with NJDOT bridge design standards and AASHTO requirements.
Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining client relationships and project quality.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.
Experience with structural design software such as LEAP Bridge, LARSA, MIDAS, CSiBridge, STAAD, or similar.
Experience with proposal development 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

Manage transportation projects, including bridge rehabilitation and replacement, highway improvements, and infrastructure improvements, from concept development through construction support.
Lead multidisciplinary teams of bridge, roadway, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, and water resources professionals.
Serve as the primary client contact and maintain relationships with NJDOT, counties, municipalities, and transportation agencies.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality control, and client expectations.
Oversee preparation of plans, specifications, estimates, technical reports, and design documentation.
Coordinate design efforts and provide technical guidance on structural and transportation engineering solutions.
Ensure compliance with AASHTO, NJDOT, and applicable local agency standards and requirements.
Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to project teams.
Support proposal development, client presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
Perform site visits, inspections, and structural assessments as needed.