New York Highway Design Project Leader

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

Job summary

Metro Associates seeks an experienced Highway Design Project Manager to lead complex transportation infrastructure projects across New York State. You will oversee highway design from scoping through PS&E and construction support, coordinating with NYSDOT and local agencies to deliver safe, community-focused solutions.

You will direct multidisciplinary teams on corridor improvements, intersection upgrades, and federally funded programs, driving design strategy, risk management, and financial

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering required or equivalent.
• 7+ years of progressive highway design and transportation project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing transportation projects from preliminary design through PS&E and construction support.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain it.
• Proficiency in MS Office programs and MicroStation (preferred).
• Proven success in developing trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Demonstrated experience managing NYSDOT highway design projects and federally funded transportation programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of highway transportation projects from scoping through final design and construction support.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and staffing to ensure successful project execution.
• Lead design strategy in collaboration with teams and clients to ensure alignment and seamless delivery.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, permitting requirements, and quality standards.
• Manage risk proactively and maintain strong financial performance.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Cultivate and strengthen client relationships to support successful project outcomes and repeat business.
• Oversee project billing, client updates, QA/QC of deliverables, and project closeout.
• Support proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimates for new and existing clients.
• Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.

Skills

Leadership

Client management

Project management

Communication

Team mentoring

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MicroStation

Job description

Metro Associates seeks an experienced Highway Design Project Manager to lead complex transportation infrastructure projects across New York State. You will oversee highway design from scoping through PS&E and construction support, coordinating with NYSDOT and local agencies to deliver safe, community-focused solutions.

You will direct multidisciplinary teams on corridor improvements, intersection upgrades, and federally funded programs, driving design strategy, risk management, and financial