Senior Highway Engineer & Project Leader

LaBella Associates; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Schedule

Health/Dental Insurance

401k Plan with Employer Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short & Long Term Disability

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Team Building Events

Community Service Events

Fitness Reimbursement

Leadership Development Program

Referral Bonus Program

Job summary

LaBella Associates seeks a Senior Highway Engineer to manage transportation projects in our New York office locations, including Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Poughkeepsie, and White Plains. You will lead client relationships, supervise staff, and collaborate with market leadership to develop new business, while ensuring quality delivery on mid to large scale projects.

The role requires 15+ years of transportation/PM experience and a NY PE license; a master’s degree is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering required; Master’s degree a plus.
• 15+ years of transportation/project management experience.
• NY PE license required; additional state licenses a plus.
• Experience on NYSDOT, NYSTA and Local Federal Aid projects.
• Established relationships within the industry.
• Strong business development skills.
• Proven project management capabilities and PM processes knowledge.
• Experience in winning proposals and delivering client presentations.
• Articulate and persuasive communicator, both in meetings and presentations.
• Strong written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages and oversees assigned projects.
• Participates in business development activities and client meetings.
• Prepares and coordinates proposals to secure work.
• Performs technical tasks including research, design, and plan preparation.
• Manages scope, schedule, and budget; primary client liaison.
• Develops client relationships and serves as a primary company contact.
• Manages and develops junior and mid-level staff.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client liaison

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree a plus

Job description

LaBella Associates seeks a Senior Highway Engineer to manage transportation projects in our New York office locations, including Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Poughkeepsie, and White Plains. You will lead client relationships, supervise staff, and collaborate with market leadership to develop new business, while ensuring quality delivery on mid to large scale projects.

The role requires 15+ years of transportation/PM experience and a NY PE license; a master’s degree is a plus.