Lead Traffic & Transportation Project Manager

Metro Associates; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates in New York State is seeking an experienced Traffic Project Manager (Civil Engineer) to lead the delivery of roadway and traffic infrastructure projects across New York State. This client-facing leadership role guides projects from scoping and preliminary design through final design and construction support.

You'll manage NYSDOT and federally funded projects, oversee scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and QA/QC, and mentor junior staff while strengthening client partnerships and

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Master's preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in traffic/transportation design within a consulting environment, preferred.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain it
• Experience delivering projects from preliminary design through final design and construction support
• Demonstrated experience managing NYSDOT traffic design projects and federally funded transportation programs.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs and MicroStation (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams in the planning, design, and delivery of traffic and transportation projects from scoping through construction support.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and quality to ensure strong technical and financial performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, NYSDOT, and other regulatory agencies.
• Oversee QA/QC, risk management, billing, reporting, and project closeout.
• Guide design strategy and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local standards.
• Strengthen client relationships to support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, scope development, and fee estimates.
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project delivery

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MicroStation

Job description

Metro Associates in New York State is seeking an experienced Traffic Project Manager (Civil Engineer) to lead the delivery of roadway and traffic infrastructure projects across New York State. This client-facing leadership role guides projects from scoping and preliminary design through final design and construction support.

You'll manage NYSDOT and federally funded projects, oversee scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and QA/QC, and mentor junior staff while strengthening client partnerships and