Bridge & Highway Project Manager (Transportation Eng)

French & Parrello; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sponsorship for U.S. employment

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement plans

Signing bonus

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineering Project Manager to join our Transportation Group in Wall Township, NJ. You will lead bridge and highway infrastructure projects, build client relationships, and contribute to the growth of our Northeast engineering firm.

The role focuses on technical leadership, project management, and business development, with opportunities to mentor teams and influence projects across public-sector clients including NJDOT,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license required (NJ preferred or 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.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects including bridge rehabilitation/replacement and highway improvements from concept through construction.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across bridge, roadway, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, and water resources.
• Serve as primary client contact with NJDOT, counties, municipalities, and transportation agencies.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality control and client expectations.
• Oversee development of plans, specifications, estimates, and design documentation.
• Coordinate design efforts and provide technical guidance on structural solutions.
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, NJDOT, and local standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.
• Support proposals, client presentations, and growth initiatives.
• Perform site visits, inspections, and structural assessments as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering (preferred)

Tools

LEAP Bridge

LARSA

MIDAS

CSiBridge

STAAD

Job description

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineering Project Manager to join our Transportation Group in Wall Township, NJ. You will lead bridge and highway infrastructure projects, build client relationships, and contribute to the growth of our Northeast engineering firm.

The role focuses on technical leadership, project management, and business development, with opportunities to mentor teams and influence projects across public-sector clients including NJDOT,