Senior Project Manager - Highway/Roadway

Mannik Smith Group; Springfield (MA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the transportation sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee intricate transportation infrastructure projects focusing on highway and roadway systems in Springfield, MA. The role entails leading project teams, managing budgets, and fostering client relationships, all while enjoying a hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance.

Benefits

Schedule Flexibility

Comprehensive health benefits

Continuous Learning opportunities

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Advancement prospects

Fun Team Culture

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation project management.
• Experience working with MassDOT is highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver multiple highway and traffic design projects.
• Lead the development of project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contract negotiations.
• Act as the primary liaison with Departments of Transportation and municipal clients.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client Engagement

Project Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Highway/Roadway

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Springfield, MA

Reporting To: Nick Lapointe

Compensation: $135,000 - $155,000 / year

Description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects, with a primary focus on highway and roadway systems. This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven professional to make a significant impact on regional mobility and community connectivity by managing high-profile projects from concept through construction.

As a leader in our Transportation team, you will play a pivotal role in delivering successful projects, developing strong client relationships, and mentoring the next generation of engineers and project managers.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Manage and deliver multiple highway and traffic design projects for municipal and state clients.
• Lead the development of project scopes, budgets, schedules, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee all phases of project execution, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Coordinate with other project managers on staff allocation and task scheduling.
• Drive strategic growth by supporting Business Line Managers on key pursuits and opportunities.

Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance

• Ensure all deliverables meet applicable standards, client requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide technical expertise in highway and roadway design and construction management.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews of design documents to uphold high-quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks, resolving project challenges proactively.

Team & Staff Management

• Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary design teams across engineering disciplines.
• Collaborate with office and business line managers on recruitment and hiring efforts.
• Mentor and develop junior technical staff and project managers to build a strong leadership pipeline.

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as the primary liaison with Departments of Transportation, municipal clients, consultants, and regulatory agencies.
• Prepare and deliver impactful presentations, reports, and project updates.
• Cultivate long-term relationships with clients to support repeat business and strategic partnerships.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation project management, with a strong emphasis on highways and roadways.
• Experience working with MassDOT is highly desirable.
• Proven experience managing complex, multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and stakeholders.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, and teams across multiple concurrent projects.
• Experience in contract negotiations, scope development, and project budgeting.

This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We're committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.


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