Deputy Department Manager/Senior Project Manager - Highway Engineer

KS Engineers PC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KS Engineers PC in Newark, NJ is seeking a Deputy Department Manager / Senior Project Manager Highway Engineer to lead highway projects from proposal through construction support. You will oversee CAD/design teams, develop scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with quality.

The role requires a PE license in NJ/NY, 15+ years highway engineering, and 8–10 years managing multiple civil/highway projects with strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey and/or New York; reciprocity within NJ/NY.
• Minimum 15 years highway engineering experience.
• Minimum 8-10 years managing multiple civil/highway projects and leading design teams.
• Familiarity with NJDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NJDEP, NYSDEC, NYCDEP; NYCDDC, PANYNJ, NJTA a plus.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage highway engineering projects from proposal through final design and construction support.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering and CAD design teams.
• Develop proposals, scope of work, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress, profitability, and resource allocation.
• Review and approve project invoices, change orders, and financial reports.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, utility companies, and regulators.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates.
• Direct the preparation of construction plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and geotechnical observations.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget with quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Highway engineering

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license (NJ/NY)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

KSE is a mid-size construction management and engineering design firm ranking in the ENR Top 100 for CM and ENR Top 500 for design services. With seven offices across four states (NY, NJ, PA and CT), the firm has been providing civil site, structural, survey, transportation, and construction management services for public works projects for more than three and half decades. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: Deputy Department Manager / Senior Project Manager Highway Engineer

Reports to: Department Manager – Civil

Responsibilities

• Manage, oversee and prepare highway engineering projects from proposal through final design and construction support, for multiple projects.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering and CAD design teams.
• Develop proposals, scope of work, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress, profitability, and resource allocation.
• Review and approve project invoices, change orders, and project financial reports.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, utility companies, regulatory agencies and other KSE departments.
• Perform and review engineering designs for: Site/civil design including grading, drainage/storm water management, green infrastructure, utilities, and soil erosion and sediment control design, roadway geometrics, alignments, profiles, traffic signs and markings, maintenance and protection of traffic.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates.
• Direct the preparation of construction plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, infrastructure inventories, utility coordination, and observe geotechnical investigations including soil borings.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while providing technical leadership throughout project execution.

Requirements

Educational/Professional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey and/or New York is required. Candidates licensed in another state must be able to obtain reciprocity in NJ and/or NY within a reasonable timeframe.
• Minimum 15 years of highway engineering experience is desired.
• Minimum 8-10 years of experience managing multiple civil/highway engineering projects and leading design teams is desired but not required.
• Familiarity with agencies standards and protocols including: NJDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NJDEP, NYSDEC, NYCDEP. Familiarity with NYCDDC, PANYNJ, and NJTA is a plus
• Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client relationships.

Professional Development

• Active participation in professional societies, industry organizations, and local civic organizations.
• Encourages professional training and licensing (self).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods (often 6–8 hours a day).
• Maintaining posture while working at a computer.
• Short periods of standing or walking within the office (to printers, meeting rooms, etc.).

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.