Highway Project Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design; New York (NY); On-site; USD 127,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth matching

Paid time off and parental leave

Mentorship program

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Manager or higher to grow its Highways & Traffic Engineering team in New York. The role focuses on leading staff, managing workloads, and expanding municipal/state project opportunities across Central New York, with Syracuse preferred but Albany, Buffalo, and Rochester also considered.

The ideal candidate will hold a NYS PE license, have 8+ years of transportation PM experience, and be adept at managing budgets, schedules, and client

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• 8+ years of related transportation engineering experience required.
• New York State PE license is required.
• Proven NYSDOT, LDSA, and municipal PM experience from PE to construction.
• Ability to manage projects through SEQRA and NEPA processes.
• Experience with budgets, scope, schedule, project delivery, and quality.
• Community Outreach Process experience.
• Knowledge of NYSDOT Highway Design Manual and agency roadway design standards.
• Experience with regulatory permitting processes for the region.
• Experience with proposals and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & oversight of Highway and Traffic Engineering staff and project teams.
• Manage workload and backlog; oversee budgets and schedules.
• Recruitment and mentorship of staff with goal setting and reviews.
• Coordinate staff training and development; assist engineers in design decisions.
• Manage projects covering scope, schedule, technical design, and delivery.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to company procedures.
• Communicate with clients and provide excellent customer service.
• Pursue and capture project opportunities; prepare proposals with technical approach and pricing.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Budget management

Mentorship

Client communications

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

New York State PE license

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Project Manager, or higher, to develop business opportunities, manage clients, and grow our Highways & Traffic Engineering team in New York! Preferred candidates will be near our Syracuse office although we are also open to candidates in Albany, Buffalo & Rochester. Candidates will be skilled Professional Highway and/or Traffic Engineers with experience winning and managing multi-disciplined transportation projects for agencies such as the City of Syracuse, Onondaga County, Tompkins County, NYSDOT, NYSTA and others. This person can expect to leverage the skills and resources of an existing team of engineers, designers, and project managers as well as 75+ highway and traffic engineering professionals positioned throughout the country working on exciting and iconic projects. You will be responsible for the growth, enhancement, and diversification of existing Highway and Traffic Engineering services in Central New York with a major focus on state, county, and municipal work.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & oversight of Highway and Traffic Engineering staff and project teams.
• Overall workload and backlog management.
• Management of project budgets and work schedules.
• Recruitment and mentorship of staff including goal setting and reviews.
• Coordinate training and staff development.
• Assist engineers, designers, and other project managers in design decision-making.
• Project management covering scope, schedule, technical design, and delivery.
• Provide quality control and adherence to Company standard procedures.
• Client communications and customer service.
• Accountable for the group’s financial performance (revenue, profitability, write-offs, billings, and collections).
• Monitor administrative functions (ie. timesheets, timeliness of billings, collections, etc.).
• Pursue and acquire project opportunities with clients.
• Prepare proposals including technical approach and pricing.
• Participate in outside organizations, events, conferences, etc.
• Market and cross sell other company services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• 8+ years of related transportation engineering experience required.
• New York State PE license required.
• Proven NYSDOT, LDSA, and municipal project management experience from preliminary engineering through construction.
• Ability to manage projects through SEQRA and NEPA processes.
• Experience being directly responsible for budget, scope, schedule, project delivery, and quality.
• Community Outreach Process experience.
• Experience in NYSDOT Highway Design Manual and other agency roadway design standards.
• In-depth knowledge of the regulatory permitting process for the region.
• Experience with preparing proposals, developing budgets, tracking budgets and associated financial management skills.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation: $127,000 to $166,000 per year (depending on qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, the potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects and company-sponsored activities. This dedication begins with supporting a work-life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week. We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; a mentorship program; a wellness program; a Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.