Regional Highway Project Lead — Senior PM

Traffic Planning & Design, Inc.; Freehold (NJ); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in New Jersey is seeking a Senior Highway Project Manager to lead project teams and ensure quality. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, a NJ PE License, and familiarity with NJDOT and similar agencies. This position involves managing multiple projects, attending marketing events, and working in a flexible, supportive environment. A competitive salary ranging from $150,000 to $200,000 is offered for this role.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in project management.
• Experience with NJDOT, NJTPK, and/or NJTPA.
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway projects and manage project teams.
• Attend marketing events as required.
• Ensure project deadlines and work quality.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Strong work ethic

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Education

NJ PE License

Job description

Ranked the #4 Large Employer to Work for in America and residing in the Top 400 on Engineering News Record (ENR)'s List of Top Design Firms in the nation, TPD is currently hiring aSenior Highway Project Manager/Team Lead.

Our ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work cohesively within a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects.Additionally, we offer a creative, flexible, supportive and fun environment!

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as Project Manager for highway-oriented projects
• Manage and serve as mentor to Highway Design Department staff
• Assist with preparing workload and budget projections
• Perform Business Development activities including attending marketing meetings with various agencies and attending professional society events
• Review Requests for Proposals and perform assessment of project pursuit strategies
• Prepare technical and price proposals
• Manage project schedules and budgets
• Assist with Quality Control/Quality Assurance Reviews

Job Requirements

• 15+ years of experience
• NJ PE License required
• Previous experience with NJDOT and/or NJ Turnpike is required
• Experience working on County Projects, DRPA and DRJTBC is a bonus
• Served as a Project Manager or Highway Task Leader
• Willing to attend marketing events
• Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects and ability to meet multiple deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Valid Driver’s License
• Experience preparing scopes of work and developing fee estimates, managing budgets, and preparing reports
• Manage project deliverables, schedules and budgets
• Preparation of technical and price proposals
  

Pay Range: $150,000 - $200,000

Don't meet every qualification or skill in the description? That's ok! We are fully committed to expanding our staff and culture to best serve our clients and our communities. If you are interested in this position but don't completely align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be what we are looking for, for this role or maybe for another open position.

At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public, and are dedicated toMovingForwardTogether^®