Senior Project Manager – Transportation

Conrad Consulting Ltd; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager - Transportation to lead complex transportation infrastructure projects across Connecticut and the Northeast. The role emphasizes highway/roadway design, client management, and delivery oversight from New Haven or Hartford, CT.

You will mentor staff, grow client relationships, and coordinate with public agencies, ensuring projects meet schedules, budgets, and quality standards in a collaborative, hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Connecticut PE preferred.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering and project management experience.
• Proven experience managing highway, roadway, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of CTDOT standards and project delivery processes.
• Experience with municipalities, state agencies, and federal transportation programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects from planning and design through construction support.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, including state and local agencies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, resource planning, and quality control.
• Mentor and develop project managers and junior engineering staff.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, presentations, and client engagement.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local design standards and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationship management

Project delivery

Team mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Multidisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Transportation to lead the delivery of complex transportation infrastructure projects throughout Connecticut and the Northeast. This leadership role is ideal for an experienced professional with a strong background in highway and roadway design, client management, and project delivery. You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and play a key role in growing client relationships and expanding our transportation practice. This position will be based in New Haven or Hartford, CT

Key Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects from planning and design through construction support.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality projects on time and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, including state and local agencies.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, resource planning, and quality control.
• Mentor and develop project managers and junior engineering staff.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, presentations, and client engagement.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local design standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Connecticut PE preferred
• 15+ years of transportation engineering and project management experience.
• Proven experience managing highway, roadway, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) standards and project delivery processes.
• Experience working with municipalities, state agencies, and federal transportation programs.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and multidisciplinary teams.

Why This Opportunity?

• Lead high-impact transportation projects across Connecticut, working on complex highway and roadway infrastructure that shapes local communities.
• Join a collaborative, people-first culture with flexible hybrid working, strong mentorship, and a focus on professional growth.
• Advance your career with opportunities to lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor engineers, and influence the future of the transportation practice.
• Build lasting client relationships by partnering with CTDOT, municipalities, and other public sector agencies on meaningful projects.
• Be part of a global leader in engineering and consulting, with access to innovative projects, industry-leading resources, and career development opportunities.