Senior Transportation Construction Project Manager

French & Parrello Associates; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and DCFSA accounts

401k retirement plans

Paid sick leave / other Paid Time Off

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks an experienced Project Manager to join the Construction Engineering Department in Newark, NJ. The role leads transportation construction projects, coordinating with clients and contractors, and advancing a long-term career at a growing engineering firm.

The successful candidate will oversee documentation, controls, schedules, and progress reporting, while guiding project meetings and client interfaces in office and field settings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• New Jersey PE license required.
• Minimum 8 years of construction experience and 2 years of project management.
• Experience performing construction inspection on civil projects.
• AutoCAD and MS Office experience preferred but not required.
• Willing to work in both office and field environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage project documentation and controls, including pay estimates, submittals, RFIs, and change orders.
• Manage multiple transportation-related construction projects concurrently.
• Review, track, and markup Construction Schedules.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• Lead project meetings with clients, contractors, and project teams.
• Interface with clients and contractors.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction/Eng related

Tools

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) seeks an experienced Project Manager to join the Construction Engineering Department in Newark, NJ. The role leads transportation construction projects, coordinating with clients and contractors, and advancing a long-term career at a growing engineering firm.

The successful candidate will oversee documentation, controls, schedules, and progress reporting, while guiding project meetings and client interfaces in office and field settings.