Ny Roadway And Civil Department Manager

Hardesty Hanover; New York (NY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Salary range 180k-250k

Benefits package

Job summary

Hardesty Hanover is seeking an experienced NY Roadway & Civil Department Manager to lead three groups—Highway & Civil, Traffic & Planning, and Stakeholder & Utility Coordination—driving growth, client engagement, and delivery excellence in New York.

The role requires a BSCE, NY PE license or ability to obtain, and 15+ years in roadway or civil design with leadership experience, building a top-performing technical team.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in roadway/highway/civil infrastructure design with leadership experience.
• Proven track record in business development and winning work.
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
• Established network in New York transportation and infrastructure.
• PE license in New York or ability to obtain licensure within timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department's strategic plan and drive growth across three groups.
• Provide direct leadership to group managers for Highway & Civil, Traffic & Planning, and Stakeholder & Utility Coordination.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key NY clients (NYSDOT, NYCDOT, PANYNJ, MTA, NYCDDC, NYSTA).
• Identify target pursuits and lead win strategies and proposals from positioning through interviews.
• Manage projects and serve as a technical resource and lead across disciplines.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relations

Communication

Budget management

Education

BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering)

Job description

Position Title

NY Roadway and Civil Department Manager

Location

New York, New York, United States

Department

Highway/Roadway

Description

H&H is seeking an experienced leader to serve as NY Roadway & Civil Department Manager within our New York Transportation Practice. The Department Manager will lead three groups: Highway & Civil, Traffic & Planning, and Stakeholder & Utility Coordination, providing direct oversight of each group's manager. This senior leadership role is responsible for driving departmental growth, strengthening relationships with major public-sector clients, securing new work, and building a high-performing technical team.

H&H is a nationally recognized, full-service infrastructure engineering firm delivering innovative solutions that move communities forward. With more than 139 years of experience and over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide, we combine deep technical expertise with the agility of a privately owned firm. From planning and design through construction, we manage the full project life cycle while continually advancing our capabilities, strengthening our national presence, and investing in the people who power our growth. At H&H, you'll join a firm that is building on its legacy by aligning expertise, expanding opportunity, and positioning itself for long-term, sustainable growth.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Growth

• Lead execution of the department's strategic plan and drive sustainable growth across all three groups.
• Provide direct leadership to the Highway & Civil, Traffic & Planning, and Stakeholder & Utility Coordination group managers.

Client Relationships

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key New York clients, including NYSDOT, NYCDOT, PANYNJ, MTA, NYCDDC, and NYSTA.
• Serve on Client Service Management teams and lead those teams as appropriate.

Business Development

• Partner with the Transportation Practice Lead and Marketing Team to identify target pursuits.
• Develop win strategies and lead proposal efforts from initial positioning through submission and interview.

Project Delivery and Technical Leadership

• Manage projects and serve as a technical resource or technical lead, as appropriate.
• Work with technical leadership to develop and define technical approaches across all disciplines.

Talent and Capacity Management

• Assess, build, and manage the department's capabilities and capacity.
• Recruit and hire staff as needed to meet workload demands and technical capability requirements.
• Mentor group managers and support the professional development of department staff.

Industry Presence

• Represent H&H in the New York market through industry events, professional societies, and industry groups.
• Build the firm's visibility and reputation among clients, partners, and industry peers.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering (BSCE).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York, or the ability to obtain licensure within a defined timeframe.
• 15 or more years of experience in roadway, highway, traffic, or civil infrastructure design, including significant experience in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated experience working with transportation agencies in the New York area.
• Proven track record in business development, including leading successful pursuits and winning work.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, budgets, and complex projects.
• Strong communication, client-facing, and presentation skills.
• Established network within the New York transportation and infrastructure community.

Benefits

Salary range - $180,000-250,000 annually. Salary commensurate with level of experience.

We are offering a professional work environment, competitive salary, benefits package, and 401(k)

EOE M/F/ DISABILITY/VETS

Compensation details

180000-250000 Yearly Salary

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