Transportation Engineering Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects including bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, highway improvements, and infrastructure improvements from concept development through construction support • Lead multidisciplinary project teams consisting of bridge, roadway, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, and water resources professionals • Serve as the primary client contact while maintaining strong 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-related 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred • Professional Engineer (PE) license required (NJ preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity)
• 8+ years of transportation and/or bridge design experience • Experience managing complex transportation infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with NJDOT bridge design standards and AASHTO requirements • Experience with structural design software such as LEAP Bridge, LARSA, MIDAS, CSiBridge, STAAD, or similar preferred • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills • Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining client relationships and project quality • Experience with proposal development and business development initiatives preferred
• Nice to Have Skills & Experience
• Strong knowledge of NJDOT design standards, AASHTO requirements, and applicable transportation and structural engineering standards.
• Experience managing transportation/roadway design projects

Additional Information

Large firms offer scale. FPA offers opportunity.

Benefits

• Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement plans. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Compensation

• The projected compensation range for this position is $125,000 to $160,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. FPA recognizes and rewards performance through an annual bonus program and offers a signing bonus for this particular position for qualified candidates.