Highway Design Engineering Project Manager CM

GAI Consultants Inc; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness resources

Paid time off

Floating holiday

Parental leave

401(k) with match

Professional development

Job summary

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, is seeking a Highway Design Engineering Project Manager CM in Albany, NY. The role focuses on leading highway and traffic projects, managing budgets, and coordinating multidiscipline teams to deliver timely, quality results for municipal and transportation clients.

You will oversee staffing, schedules, and client communications, while mentoring junior engineers and contributing to proposals and business development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in a similar engineering role.
• PE licensure strongly desired; experience may substitute licensure.
• Active member of a professional practice organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day client relations for individual projects.
• Oversee staffing and project scheduling across engagements.
• Act as concurrent project manager for multiple projects of varying complexity.
• Review project documents for conformity and QA/QC.
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences on engineering assignments.
• Train and provide technical guidance to staff engineers.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Lead project and public meetings on complex projects.
• Coordinate for multidiscipline projects.
• Assist in developing proposals and attend interviews.
• Prepare bills for projects.

Skills

Client relations

Project scheduling

Multi-project management

QA/QC

Proposal development

Education

ABET/EAC accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure preferred

Job description

Highway Design Engineering Project Manager CM

Job Category: Creighton Manning

Requisition Number: HIGHW004618

• Posted : July 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

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Albany, NY
2 Winners Cir
Suite 201
Albany, NY 12205, USA

Albany, NY
2 Winners Cir
Suite 201
Albany, NY 12205, USA

The Highway Project Manager functions as a fully competent engineer in all aspects of the subject matter of assignments. Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by Engineer I, II, III and IV’s (Junior Engineers, Assistant Engineers, and Project Engineers). Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposal preparation. Generally serves as a staff advisor and consultant as to a technical specialty or a program function. Typical projects include highway design, traffic signal design, long range transportation planning, traffic impact studies, client budget, business development, and transit planning. This position often requires efforts outside normal business hours to meet client requests and/or attend meetings.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for the day-to-day client relations for individual projects.
• Responsible for the day-to-day staffing and project scheduling.
• Act as a concurrent project manager of many basic projects, a few intermediate projects, and one or two complex projects.
• Review complete project documents for conformity and QA/QC.
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad-aspects of engineering assignments.
• Train and provide technical guidance to project engineers and staff engineers.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Lead project/public meetings in complex projects.
• Responsible for QA/QC.
• Provide coordination for multidiscipline projects.
• Assist in developing intermediate and complex proposals and attend proposal interviews.
• Prepare bills for projects.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in a similar engineering role.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure strongly desired. Engineering experience may be substituted for PE licensure.
• Active member of a professional practice organization.

Hourly Rate Pay Range:

Albany/Syracuse, NY: $55/hour – $70/hour

Poughkeepsie, NY: $60/hour – $75/hour

White Plains, NY: $65/hour – $80/hour

Pay is based on applicant’s ability/experience and will be rated accordingly.

Why Creighton Manning?

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and support infrastructure that strengthens communities. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team contributing to projects that improve transportation networks, support municipal services, advance land development, and expand energy infrastructure.

At Creighton Manning, you’ll work alongside engineers, planners, surveyors, inspectors, and support professionals in a collaborative, client-focused environment. You’ll also benefit from comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. As part of GAI, Creighton Manning offers the teamwork and client focus of a regional firm, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at Creighton Manning Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

10 years:

10 years:

Experience in a similar engineering role

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred

Professional Engineer

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