Highway Project Manager

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Neptune City (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Opportunity to lead high-profile transportation projects

Job summary

A leading civil engineering and infrastructure firm is seeking an experienced Highway Project Manager to oversee transportation project planning and delivery. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and a PE license in NJ. The ideal candidate will have 8–15+ years of experience in project management, proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer, and strong leadership skills. A competitive salary and performance bonuses are offered, along with the opportunity to lead high-profile projects across New Jersey.

Qualifications

• 8–15+ years of progressive experience in highway/transportation design.
• Strong understanding of NJDOT/NJTA standards.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage highway/roadway design projects.
• Oversee preparation of plans and documentation.
• Serve as primary client contact and support business development.

Skills

Highway/roadway design expertise

Team management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

PE license in NJ

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

A leading civil engineering and infrastructure firm in Central New Jersey is seeking an experienced Highway Project Manager to oversee the planning, design, and delivery of transportation and roadway improvement projects. This role is ideal for a technically strong, client-focused professional who can manage multidisciplinary teams and drive successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage highway/roadway design projects from concept through final design and construction support.
• Oversee preparation of plans, specifications, estimates (PS&E), design reports, and permitting documentation.
• Coordinate with NJDOT, NJTA, county/municipal agencies, and utility stakeholders.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Provide technical guidance on highway geometrics, traffic control, drainage, and pavement design.
• Manage internal staff and subconsultants; conduct progress meetings and maintain project documentation.
• Serve as primary client contact and support business development activities including proposals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering; PE license in NJ required or ability to obtain in near term.
• 8–15+ years of progressive experience in highway/transportation design and project management.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong understanding of NJDOT/NJTA standards and project delivery processes.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client-relationship skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Highway widening, resurfacing, intersection improvements, and safety/operational projects.
• Experience with traffic staging/maintenance of traffic plans.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and performance bonuses.
• Opportunity to lead high-profile transportation projects across New Jersey.

To apply, submit resume to [e-mail]

Joseph P. Durkin

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.
1001 Conshohocken State Rd, Ste 2-410