Senior Highway Dept Manager & Transportation Lead

Churchill Consulting Engineers; East Brunswick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 185,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Educational assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

An engineering consulting firm in New Jersey is seeking a Highway Department Manager to oversee various transportation projects for clients like NJDOT and NJ Turnpike Authority. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, a professional engineer license, and a minimum of 15 years of experience in roadway design and staff management. This role offers a competitive compensation package and benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in highway engineering and roadway design.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in staff management.
• Experience with NJDOT, NJ Turnpike, and NJ Counties.

Responsibilities

• Manage department staff workload responsibilities and provide oversight.
• Coordinate with Project Managers on team assignments.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Assist Project Managers in managing project delivery.
• Develop project proposals, budgets, and schedules.
• Provide technical expertise and guidance to team members.
• Prepare and present project status reports to stakeholders.
• Act as Project Manager on select transportation projects.

Skills

Civil engineering

Leadership

Project management

Transportation engineering

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microstation

InRoads

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in civil engineering

New Jersey Licensed Professional Engineer

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Microstation

InRoads

Job description

An engineering consulting firm in New Jersey is seeking a Highway Department Manager to oversee various transportation projects for clients like NJDOT and NJ Turnpike Authority. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's or master's degree in civil engineering, a professional engineer license, and a minimum of 15 years of experience in roadway design and staff management. This role offers a competitive compensation package and benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) plan.