Highway Engineer Project Manager

Recruiting Partner: Brooke King

Albany, New York | Engineering | Not Remote | $95,000 to $130,000 | Job ID: 182333

Job Summary

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Join a respected engineering firm leading complex transportation infrastructure projects across New York State. This role offers an exciting chance to manage high-visibility highway and roadway design projects from preliminary design through construction support, working alongside state and local agencies. With a steady backlog of work, you’ll contribute to safe, resilient, and community-focused transportation solutions while advancing your leadership career.

Highway Design Project Manager Benefits & Compensation

  • Competitive salary with strong potential for career growth
  • Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams on impactful public infrastructure projects
  • Long-term project stability within a supportive, collaborative environment
  • Role involving visible leadership and client partnership

Highway Design Project Manager Requirements & Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum 7+ years of progressive highway design and transportation project management experience
  • Proven ability to manage projects from preliminary design through PS&E and construction support
  • Experience with NYSDOT highway design projects and federally funded transportation programs
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain
  • Proficiency in MS Office and MicroStation preferred

Highway Design Project Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, design, and delivery of highway transportation projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and staffing
  • Manage compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, permitting, and quality standards
  • Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact, building strong, long-term relationships
  • Oversee project billing, QA/QC of deliverables, and project closeout activities
  • Support proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimation for new and existing projects
  • Mentor and develop junior engineering staff to support team growth and success

This role is ideal for a results-driven civil engineering leader who values ownership, technical excellence, and client partnership while shaping New York’s transportation infrastructure for the communities served.

 

JOB ID: 182333

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