Transportation Engineering Project Manager

French & Parrello Associates•Wall Township, NJ

5d•$125,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineering Project Manager to lead highway and/or bridge projects in its Transportation Group at the Wall Township, New Jersey headquarters. The role leads transportation, bridge, and highway infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey and develops relationships with NJDOT, county engineering departments, municipal agencies, and other public-sector clients. The project manager will manage major infrastructure assignments and provide Design Management leadership for alternative delivery projects. The position combines technical leadership, client engagement, and business development, with the opportunity to mentor teams and contribute to the growth of FPA’s transportation practice. Work may include bridge replacements, deck replacements, structural rehabilitations, bridge widenings, load ratings, inspections, staged construction, highway improvements, and other complex multidisciplinary infrastructure projects. The role oversees projects from preliminary engineering and design through construction completion, coordinating with public agencies, contractors, utilities, and environmental stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
Professional Engineer (PE) license; New Jersey licensure is preferred, or the ability to obtain it 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 other infrastructure improvements, from concept development through construction support.
Lead multidisciplinary teams of bridge, roadway, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, and water resources professionals.
Serve as primary client contact and maintain relationships with NJDOT, counties, municipalities, and transportation agencies.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality control, and client expectations.
Oversee development 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.