Transportation Project Manager 2

About the Role

Join our Transportation team in our Manchester, NH office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our transportation team is more than just a group of engineers—we’re problem solvers, innovators, and creators of safe, efficient infrastructure. With nearly 50 professionals, we work on projects that shape the future of transportation across the Northeast, collaborating with state DOTs, municipalities, and private clients to make travel safer and more accessible. Whether it’s designing roads, bridges, or multimodal systems, we ensure our designs are sustainable, cost-effective, and forward-thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of roadway design projects including new construction, rehabilitation, and corridor improvements
• Serve as the primary client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring expectations are met or exceeded
• Oversee and manage project budgets, scopes, schedules, and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
• Provide technical leadership and direction to engineers and designers on roadway geometry, grading, drainage, and traffic-related elements
• Prepare and review engineering reports, design calculations, PS&E packages, and permit applications
• Ensure project compliance with AASHTO, MUTCD, FHWA, and local/state DOT standards
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including municipalities, state agencies, and utilities
• Mentor and supervise junior staff, supporting their technical and professional growth
• Support business development activities including proposal writing, interviews, and client presentations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) – required
• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in transportation engineering, with emphasis on roadway/highway design
• Demonstrated success in project management, including team coordination, budget management, and client communication
• Proficiency in design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Strong working knowledge of DOT standards, environmental permitting, and transportation funding mechanisms
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering
• Prior experience managing projects for state DOTs, MPOs, or large municipal clients
• Experience with design-build projects or municipal roadways
• Active participation in professional organizations (ASCE, ITE, APWA, etc.)

Benefits

• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Best in Class Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
• Reimbursements for Licensure/Certification Preparation and Fees
• Summer Fridays
• Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance

Pay

USD $126,940.00 - USD $166,609.00 /Yr.

Professional Development

We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.

Culture and Values

We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth.

Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program. We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, encourages creativity, and drives innovation.

About Tighe & Bond

For more than a century, Tighe & Bond has been a trusted, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm serving the Northeast. We bring clients’ visions to life through integrated engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting services. In 2025, we were honored with the Massachusetts ACEC Award for Workplace Belonging & Engagement, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where our people thrive. Our work is consistently recognized by organizations including ACEC, BSLA, and various regional business and environmental associations. These recognitions highlight the technical strength of our people and the innovative, sustainable solutions we deliver for public and private clients, along with the meaningful impact we make in the communities we serve.