Senior Project Manager - Transportation

stvinc; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 161,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Parental Leave

Continuing Education Program

Job summary

STV is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major transportation infrastructure projects for NJDOT and other public-sector clients in New Jersey. The role requires a licensed PE, 15+ years of progressive project management, and a track record of delivering complex transportation projects from planning to closeout.

You will oversee multidisciplinary teams, manage performance, and act as the client’s trusted advisor throughout the project lifecycle, coordinating with agencies and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey required.
• 15+ years of progressive transportation engineering and project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing major transportation projects for public agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex transportation projects from planning through construction completion.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk for successful delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants.
• Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact and provide project status updates.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client management

Team management

Public sector experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Transportation (NJDOT)

Location: New Jersey

STV is seeking an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead major transportation infrastructure projects for the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and other public‑sector clients. This is a leadership opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer with a proven history of managing complex transportation projects from planning and preliminary engineering through final design, construction, and project closeout.

The successful candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, maintain responsibility for project performance, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients and stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

What You'll Do

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead large, complex transportation infrastructure projects from Preliminary Engineering through Construction Completion.


• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to ensure successful delivery.


• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, subconsultants, and technical specialists.


• Oversee preparation and delivery of design documents, engineering reports, and project submissions.


• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with NJDOT, NJTA, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and project partners.


• Facilitate collaboration among project teams, clients, and stakeholders.


• Lead project meetings and provide clear communication on project status, risks, and milestones.


• Support public outreach initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities.

Regulatory & Technical Oversight

• Ensure compliance with NJDOT, FHWA, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.


• Manage environmental review efforts and coordinate NEPA documentation and approvals.


• Oversee quality management processes and adherence to transportation design standards.


• Provide technical guidance on highway, bridge, structural, traffic, utility, and roadway improvement projects.

Construction Support

• Support construction engineering and inspection activities during project delivery.


• Review shop drawings, construction schedules, and contractor submissions.


• Coordinate Change of Plans and other construction-phase engineering activities.


• Work closely with construction teams to resolve technical challenges and support successful project execution.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey.


• 15+ years of progressive transportation engineering and project management experience.


• Demonstrated experience managing major transportation projects for NJDOT, NJTA, or similar public agencies.


• Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills.


• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple stakeholders.


• Successful management of a NJDOT project as PM through construction.

Preferred Experience

• Transportation Design


• Highway and roadway design


• Geometric design


• Drainage and stormwater systems


• Traffic engineering and roadway safety


• Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)


• Pavement design


• Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT)


• Right-of-Way (ROW) engineering


• Utility coordination and relocation


• Structural Engineering


• Bridge replacement and rehabilitation


• Geotechnical and foundation design


• Retaining walls


• Structural and substructure design


• Environmental & Regulatory


• FHWA and NEPA processes


• Environmental documentation and agency coordination


• Construction Engineering


• Shop drawing reviews


• Construction schedule reviews


• Change of Plans development


• Construction-phase coordination and support

Why Join STV?

Lead some of New Jersey's most significant transportation improvement programs.

Work directly with NJDOT, NJTA, and key public-sector stakeholders.

Manage multidisciplinary teams on high-visibility infrastructure projects.

Play a critical leadership role in improving transportation networks across the region.

Compensation Range:

$160,647.46 - $183,597.09

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)


• Disability insurance


• Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment


• 401(k) Plan


• Retirement Counseling


• Employee Assistance Program


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Holidays


• Back-Up Dependent Care


• Parental Leave


• Continuing Education Program


• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education,