Senior Transportation Project Leader - Infrastructure Delivery

STV Incorporated; 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

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

STV Incorporated is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Transportation in New Jersey to lead major infrastructure initiatives for NJDOT and related agencies. The role requires a PE license in NJ and 15+ years of transportation engineering and PM experience, with a track record delivering complex projects from planning through closeout.

You will oversee cross-disciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and serve as the primary client contact while coordinating with regulatory

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

PE license

15+ years experience

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Multidisciplinary teams

NJDOT/NJTA experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

STV Incorporated is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Transportation in New Jersey to lead major infrastructure initiatives for NJDOT and related agencies. The role requires a PE license in NJ and 15+ years of transportation engineering and PM experience, with a track record delivering complex projects from planning through closeout.

You will oversee cross-disciplinary teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk, and serve as the primary client contact while coordinating with regulatory