Transportation and Highway Technical Manager

About the role

The Transportation & Highway Technical Manager / Civil Engineer will provide senior-level technical leadership on highway and roadway design projects throughout Upstate New York. This role is ideal for an experienced Civil Engineer or Transportation Engineer passionate about transportation infrastructure, roadway design, and mentoring engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transportation projects that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life in local communities.
• Foster a high-performing, motivated team through clear expectations, constructive feedback, mentoring, and career development.
• Oversee the design and execution of highway engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Serve as a technical lead, guiding the team on best practices, decisions, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Implement and oversee quality control processes and conduct technical audits to ensure high standards.
• Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and cross-functional teams.
• Ensure effective resource allocation, adequate staffing, and utilization to meet project and team goals.
• Aid in recruiting top engineering talent who align with the team’s technical excellence and company culture.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance.
• Stay current with transportation design trends and emerging technologies, integrating them into project solutions.
• Contribute to the organization's technical strategy and help forecast future technical needs.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• 8-15 years’ experience in transportation, roadway, or highway engineering
• Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain it
• Prior staff management preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office; MicroStation preferred
• Familiarity with NYSDOT design standards preferred

Qualifications

• Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment
• Driven to own projects, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
• Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines
• Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening
• Curious, improvement-minded, and always seeking better solutions
• Embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth

Skills

• Technical leadership and mentoring skills
• Project management and quality assurance
• Communication and stakeholder engagement
• Resource management and team development
• Transportation design and engineering knowledge

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work-life Balance
• Shareholders Program
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security

Pay

$110,000 - $175,000 annually

Schedule

Hybrid Work Schedule