Highway Project Manager

GFT; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Incentive compensation

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Job summary

GFT is looking for a Highway Project Manager for their New Jersey offices. This position involves leading impactful roadway projects with a hybrid work model. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and have at least 10 years of highway design experience. Responsibilities include managing project cycles, supervising design tasks, and fostering client relationships.

The salary range for this role is $130,000-$180,000, depending on experience, alongside a comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of highway design experience required.
• Experience in managing project lifecycles from conception to final design.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, NJDOT, and NJTA standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle including conceptual development.
• Supervise engineering design tasks for roadway projects.
• Coordinate with clients and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Civil engineering

CADD/Design Software (OpenRoads or Civil 3D)

Communication skills

Relationships with clients and stakeholders

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in New Jersey

Tools

OpenRoads

Civil 3D

Job description

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Highway Project Manager for our New Jersey offices. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our East Brunswick, NJ, Morristown, NJ or Marlton, NJ office. Working on the roadway team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

Roadway projects are essential to building strong communities. From reducing traffic congestion and improving public safety to supporting access to healthcare, education, and employment, these projects create smoother, more reliable travel for all users, including drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians. Join us to lead impactful projects that connect neighborhoods, promote economic growth, and create infrastructure that benefits everyone.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Managing full project lifecycle including conceptual development through final design and construction support
• Supervise engineering design tasks for roadway projects on both traditional design/bid/build and design/build contracts
• Develop scopes of work and cost proposals, prepare progress reports, and manage budgets and schedules
• Develop plans, reports, specifications, cost estimates, and prepare final bid packages
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and external stakeholders
• Manage projects and tasks with multi-disciplined teams
• Assist in writing proposals
• Manage projects in accordance with GFT’s Quality Management System
• Foster New Jersey client relationships

What You’ll Bring To Our Firm

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer in New Jersey, or eligible to obtain New Jersey PE licensure through reciprocity within 3 to 6 months.
• Minimum of 10+ years of related highway design experience
• Exposure to project management tasks, including preparing scope/fee, developing progress reports, and budget and schedule management
• New Jersey client, subconsultant, and external stakeholder relationships
• Familiarity with AASHTO, NJDOT, and NJTA standards
• Hands on experience using the latest CADD/Design Software (OpenRoads or Civil 3D) required
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Writing samples may be requested for this position.

Compensation

The range for this position is salary range is $130,000-$180,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions

Equal Opportunity Statement

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Location

New Jersey