Deputy Project Manager (Transportation Infrastructure Programs)

Techno; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible PTO

Professional growth

Profit-sharing opportunities

Job summary

Techno is seeking a Deputy Project Manager (Transportation Infrastructure) in Newark, NJ to support the Gateway Development Commission on the Hudson Tunnel Project. The role blends civil engineering, coordination, documentation, and controls to assure delivery, quality and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include design review, coordination with PMs and field staff, roadway/stormwater tasks, and maintaining schedules, submittals, and QA/QC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in civil engineering, office engineering, or construction management, preferably on infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Knowledge of roadway engineering, including geometric design, grading, utilities, drainage, and traffic control and staging plans.
• Experience with stormwater management, including drainage design, stormwater modeling and analysis, erosion control, and water quality treatment.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, project controls, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM, and project management information systems (PMIS).
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with public-sector infrastructure or transportation projects in the NJ/NY metropolitan area.

Responsibilities

• Review design drawings, specifications, and contractor submittals; assist with resolving technical issues, evaluating constructability, and coordinating design changes.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and field personnel to align design, construction activities, and project milestones.
• Support civil engineering activities related to roadway design, grading, utilities, stormwater management, drainage systems, erosion control, and water quality treatment.
• Prepare, review, and maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Assist with project controls activities involving schedule, cost, risk, change management, and document control, including evaluating potential schedule impacts.
• Prepare project status reports and maintain project logs, risk registers, issues logs, and lessons-learned documentation.
• Support quality assurance activities, construction monitoring, inspections, testing, and compliance with project specifications and contract requirements.
• Assist with compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including NJDEP, NEPA, USACE, and relevant permitting requirements.
• Support environmental compliance and stormwater infrastructure activities, including detention basins, bioswales, and infiltration systems.
• Utilize BIM, PMIS, and other project management tools to support coordination, reporting, and information management.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Management

Project Controls

PMIS

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

BIM

PMIS

Job description

Deputy Project Manager (Transportation Infrastructure Programs)

Newark, NJ

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Techno is seeking a Office Engineer/Project Engineer (Civil) to support the Gateway Development Commission (GDC) and its Delivery Partner team on the Hudson Tunnel Project (HTP). This role combines civil engineering, construction coordination, project documentation, and project controls to support project delivery, quality, and regulatory compliance.

• Review design drawings, specifications, and contractor submittals; assist with resolving technical issues, evaluating constructability, and coordinating design changes.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, contractors, and field personnel to align design, construction activities, and project milestones.
• Support civil engineering activities related to roadway design, grading, utilities, stormwater management, drainage systems, erosion control, and water quality treatment.
• Prepare, review, and maintain project documentation, including RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedules, reports, meeting minutes, and correspondence.
• Assist with project controls activities involving schedule, cost, risk, change management, and document control, including evaluating potential schedule impacts.
• Prepare project status reports and maintain project logs, risk registers, issues logs, and lessons-learned documentation.
• Support quality assurance activities, construction monitoring, inspections, testing, and compliance with project specifications and contract requirements.
• Assist with compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including NJDEP, NEPA, USACE, and relevant permitting requirements.
• Support environmental compliance and stormwater infrastructure activities, including detention basins, bioswales, and infiltration systems.
• Utilize BIM, PMIS, and other project management tools to support coordination, reporting, and information management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in civil engineering, office engineering, or construction management, preferably on infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Knowledge of roadway engineering, including geometric design, grading, utilities, drainage, and traffic control and staging plans.
• Experience with stormwater management, including drainage design, stormwater modeling and analysis, erosion control, and water quality treatment.
• Familiarity with construction documentation, project controls, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with AutoCAD, MicroStation, BIM, and project management information systems (PMIS).
• Strong organizational, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with public-sector infrastructure or transportation projects in the NJ/NY metropolitan area.

COMPENSATION

The anticipated compensation range for this position is between $40-$50/hr. Final compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, education, certifications, skills, and work location.

WHY CHOOSE US?

• 401(k)-retirement savings plan with employer match
• Health, dental, life and vision insurance
• Flexible paid time off
• Professional growth
• Potential profit-sharing opportunities

ABOUT TECHNO

Around for 25 years, Techno Consult Engineering, PC ( Techno ) is a rapidly growing engineering and construction management firm shaping the future of infrastructure across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic. We deliver impactful water/wastewater, transportation, and public works projects for clients including NYCDDC, NYCDEP, and the Port Authority of NY & NJ. With offices in New York City, Princeton, Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., and Baltimore, we combine technical expertise, a commitment to quality, and strong client partnerships to deliver innovative solutions and build resilient communities.

Techno Consult Engineering, PC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.