Senior Transportation Design Project Manager - Hybrid

Fuss & O'Neill; North Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule Flexibility

Health & Wellness

Continuous Learning

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement

Fun Team Culture

Job summary

Fuss & O'Neill is seeking an experienced Transportation Design Lead in Connecticut to spearhead highways projects from concept through construction. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, and staffing while coordinating with municipal and state clients.

The role emphasizes collaboration, client relations, and technical excellence, with hybrid in-office/remote work and strong work-life balance. PE licensure and 10+ years in transportation engineering are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Roadway/highway design experience required.
• Experience working with DOT agencies (Connecticut DOT experience strongly preferred).
• Strong knowledge of transportation design standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple transportation design projects, with a focus on highways and roadways, for municipal and state clients.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery—from planning and design through construction.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinate internal teams and collaborate on staff allocation and workload planning.
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and client strategy.
• Provide technical expertise in roadway and highway design and construction management.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, DOT standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to maintain high-quality deliverables.
• Identify risks and proactively resolve technical and project challenges.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Client relationships

Team mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Fuss & O'Neill is seeking an experienced Transportation Design Lead in Connecticut to spearhead highways projects from concept through construction. You will manage scope, budget, schedule, and staffing while coordinating with municipal and state clients.

The role emphasizes collaboration, client relations, and technical excellence, with hybrid in-office/remote work and strong work-life balance. PE licensure and 10+ years in transportation engineering are highly valued.