Highway Design Project Lead CM

GAI Consultants Inc.; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 125,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health plans

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. in New York seeks a Highway Project Manager to lead and monitor highway design projects, manage client relations, staffing and schedules, and provide guidance to junior engineers.

The role demands a PE licensure (preferred), ABET‑accredited engineering degree, 10 years of experience, and the ability to coordinate multi‑discipline teams, attend meetings, and prepare proposals and bills. You will work across Albany, Poughkeepsie and surrounding areas, ensuring QA/QC and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent.
• PE licensure is strongly desired; engineering experience may substitute for PE licensure.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

About This Position:

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

• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• An additional floating holiday-use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

Growth, Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Engineering (required)

Experience

10 years: Experience in a similar engineering role (required)

Licenses & Certifications

Professional Engineer (preferred)

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