Senior Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for large, complex NJDOT transportation projects from Preliminary Design/Engineering through completion of Construction.
• Provide full responsibility for project budget, schedule, scope, quality management, and delivery of design documents and technical study reports.
• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams, subconsultants, and internal staff across all project phases.
• Manage and oversee compliance with FHWA and NJDOT requirements, including NEPA documentation and approvals.
• Direct public outreach efforts, including coordination with agencies, municipalities, stakeholders, and the public.
• Oversee design quality control and ensure adherence to NJDOT standards, manuals, and policies.
• Support construction engineering activities, including review of shop drawings, construction schedules, and preparation of Change of Plans.
• Act as the primary client liaison, ensuring clear communication, risk management, and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of New Jersey (required).
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in transportation engineering and project management.
• Demonstrated experience managing large, complex transportation projects for NJDOT or similar public agencies.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and multiple stakeholders.

Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey.
• Experience managing at least one complex, large transportation project from Preliminary Design/Engineering through completion of Construction within the last 15 years.
• Deputy Project Management experience does not qualify.
• Experience with the FHWA NEPA process, including environmental documentation and coordination.
• Direct responsibility for maintaining project budget, schedule, scope, and quality management, including accountability for delivery of design documents and/or study reports.
• Experience leading and participating in project public outreach, including coordination with agencies, municipalities, and the public.
• Experience managing projects which included: Highway Design, such as Geometric Design and/or Drainage Design and/or Traffic Signal/Safety Engineering and/or ITS and/or Pavement Design and/or Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT) and/or ROW Engineering and/or Access Design and/or Utility Relocation. Structural Design, including Bridge Replacement and/or Geotechnical and Foundation Design and/or Substructure Design and/or Retaining Wall Design. Construction Engineering, including Shop Drawing Reviews, Construction Schedule Reviews, and preparation of Change of Plans.

Pay

Compensation Range: $131,710.96 - $175,614.61