Senior Project Manager - Highway/Traffic

French & Parrello; Wall Township (NJ); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 185.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, vision insurance

HSAs/FSAs and DCFSA options

401k retirement plans

Descripción de la vacante

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead the Highway & Traffic practice in Camden, NJ. You will oversee complex transportation projects, manage multi-disciplinary teams, and strengthen client relationships while ensuring delivery on schedule and budget.

The ideal candidate has 12+ years of transportation engineering experience, a NJ PE license, and a track record of managing road/highway safety and Complete Streets initiatives.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey.
• 12+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience with project management responsibilities.
• Experience managing roadway, highway, traffic, intersection, and transportation improvement projects.
• Knowledge of NJDOT, PennDOT, county, and municipal design standards and procedures.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.
• Experience leading proposals and supporting business development.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and planning concepts.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as Project Manager and Project Principal on transportation projects for local, county, state, and federal agencies.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, permitting, and construction phases.
• Manage scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, and overall project performance.
• Oversee design plans, specifications, cost estimates, and technical reports using AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.
• Provide quality control and ensure compliance with design standards and agency requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, utility companies, and stakeholders.
• Maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services.
• Lead proposal development, including scope, fees, and schedules.
• Support business development through networking and industry involvement.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff; support strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Participate in project interviews and marketing efforts to win new work.
• Provide construction support and field coordination as required.
• Monitor project finances and implement corrective actions to maintain profitability.
• Stay current with evolving transportation design standards and practices.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Proposal development

Client relations

Mentoring

Team leadership

Budgets & schedules

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license - NJ

Herramientas

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

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Camden, NJ, US

Salary Range: $120,000.00 To $185,000.00 Annually

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing Highway & Traffic Department in Camden, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished transportation engineering professional to lead complex projects, strengthen client relationships, guide multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the continued growth of one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms.

Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and succeed. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our continued growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience leading highway reconstruction, roadway safety, Complete Streets, intersection improvement, and pedestrian and bicycle facility projects for public agencies. Working closely with clients and project stakeholders, this individual will provide technical and strategic leadership, oversee all aspects of project delivery, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and agency requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to serve as Project Manager and Project Principal on significant transportation projects while helping shape the growth of FPA’s practice. The Senior Project Manager – Highway & Traffic will develop client relationships, mentor engineering staff, lead proposal efforts, and collaborate with department leadership on strategic planning and operational improvements.

Highway & Traffic Engineering Expertise & Project Leadership

FPA’s Highway & Traffic Department provides planning, design, permitting, and construction support services for transportation projects serving local, county, state, and federal agencies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager and Project Principal on transportation engineering projects for local, county, state, and federal agencies.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, permitting, and construction support phases of transportation projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing requirements, and overall project performance to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee the preparation of design plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and supporting documentation utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation.
• Provide quality control reviews and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal design standards and agency requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, utility companies, and other project stakeholders throughout project development.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Lead proposal development efforts, including preparation of technical approaches, scope of services, fee estimates, and project schedules.
• Support business development initiatives through networking, industry involvement, client engagement, and participation in professional organizations.
• Mentor, supervise, and develop engineering staff by assigning work, providing technical guidance, and supporting professional growth.
• Collaborate with department leadership on strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational improvements.
• Participate in project interviews, presentations, and marketing efforts to secure new business opportunities.
• Provide construction support services, including responses to contractor inquiries, shop drawing reviews, and field coordination as required.
• Monitor project financial performance and implement corrective actions when necessary to maintain project profitability.
• Stay current with evolving transportation design standards, regulations, and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of New Jersey required.
• 12+ years of progressive transportation engineering experience with increasing project management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated experience managing roadway, highway, traffic, intersection, and transportation improvement projects.
• Strong knowledge of NJDOT, PennDOT, county, and municipal transportation design standards and procedures.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and MicroStation design software.
• Proven experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client relationships.
• Experience leading proposal efforts and supporting business development activities.
• Strong leadership skills with experience mentoring and managing engineering staff.
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles and transportation planning concepts preferred.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Active participation in professional organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, ITE, or similar.
• Experience managing NJDOT and/or PennDOT projects.
• Existing relationships with transportation agencies, counties, municipalities, and industry stakeholders throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record on transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience with Complete Streets, Vision Zero, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, traffic calming, and roadway safety improvement projects.

Additional Information

• Sponsorship for U.S. employment authorization is not available for this position.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Don't meet every qualification? At FPA, we recognize that great candidates bring diverse experiences and perspectives. If you are excited about this opportunity but do not meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your experience may be exactly what we need for this role or another opportunity within our growing team.

The FPA Difference

Large firms offer scale. FPA offers opportunity.

For more than 50 years, French & Parrello Associates (FPA) has been delivering innovative engineering solutions that shape communities, improve infrastructure, and support regional growth. As an employee-owned, mid-sized engineering and consulting firm, FPA combines the technical capabilities and expertise of a larger organization with the collaboration, accessibility, and personal investment of a close-knit team.

At FPA, engineers are empowered to take ownership of their work, collaborate across disciplines, and experience the full project lifecycle. Your career is not defined by one task or limited to one area of expertise. Instead, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your technical skills, work alongside experienced professionals, contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects, and develop the experience needed to grow into future engineering leadership roles.

Our multidisciplinary approach allows team members to see the bigger picture, collaborate with experts across multiple disciplines, and understand how their work impacts the communities we serve. We invest in our people through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for advancement because we believe the success of our employees drives the continued success of our firm.

At FPA, you are not just designing infrastructure, you are helping build a growing organization while contributing to projects that make a lasting impact.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement plans. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Compensation

The projected compensation range for this position is $120,000 to $185,000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience, education, qualifications, and skill set. FPA recognizes and rewards performance through an annual bonus program.