Senior Highway Project Manager (Civil Engineering)

KS Engineers PC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 170,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

KS Engineers PC in Newark, NJ is seeking a Deputy Department Manager / Senior Project Manager Highway Engineer to lead highway projects from proposal through construction support. You will oversee CAD/design teams, develop scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with quality.

The role requires a PE license in NJ/NY, 15+ years highway engineering, and 8–10 years managing multiple civil/highway projects with strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey and/or New York; reciprocity within NJ/NY.
• Minimum 15 years highway engineering experience.
• Minimum 8-10 years managing multiple civil/highway projects and leading design teams.
• Familiarity with NJDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NJDEP, NYSDEC, NYCDEP; NYCDDC, PANYNJ, NJTA a plus.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage highway engineering projects from proposal through final design and construction support.
• Oversee multidisciplinary engineering and CAD design teams.
• Develop proposals, scope of work, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress, profitability, and resource allocation.
• Review and approve project invoices, change orders, and financial reports.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, utility companies, and regulators.
• Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates.
• Direct the preparation of construction plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Conduct field investigations, site assessments, and geotechnical observations.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget with quality standards.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Highway engineering

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license (NJ/NY)

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

KS Engineers PC in Newark, NJ is seeking a Deputy Department Manager / Senior Project Manager Highway Engineer to lead highway projects from proposal through construction support. You will oversee CAD/design teams, develop scopes, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets, and ensure on-time, on-budget delivery with quality.

The role requires a PE license in NJ/NY, 15+ years highway engineering, and 8–10 years managing multiple civil/highway projects with strong client relationships.