Senior Transportation Project Manager – Bridges

French & Parrello Associates; Wall Township (NJ); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

DCFSA

401k

Job summary

French & Parrello Associates in Wall Township, NJ is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineering Project Manager to lead highway and bridge projects across New Jersey. You will manage complex infrastructure assignments, mentor teams, and cultivate relationships with NJDOT and public agencies.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in transportation or bridge design, a PE license (NJ preferred or reciprocity), and proven leadership and client-management abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• PE license required (NJ preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity).
• 8+ years of transportation and/or bridge design experience.
• Experience managing complex transportation infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with NJDOT bridge design standards and AASHTO requirements.
• Experience with structural design software such as LEAP Bridge, LARSA, MIDAS, CSiBridge, STAAD, or similar preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining client relationships and project quality.
• Experience with proposal development and business development initiatives preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects including bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, highway improvements, and infrastructure improvements from concept development through construction support.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams consisting of bridge, roadway, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, and water resources professionals.
• Serve as the primary client contact while maintaining strong relationships with NJDOT, counties, municipalities, and transportation agencies.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality control, and client expectations.
• Oversee development of plans, specifications, estimates, technical reports, and design documentation.
• Coordinate design efforts and provide technical guidance on structural and transportation-related engineering solutions.
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO, NJDOT, and applicable local agency standards and requirements.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to project teams.
• Support proposal development, client presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Perform site visits, inspections, and structural assessments as needed.

Skills

Project management

Transportation engineering

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Business development

Client relationship building

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

PE license (NJ preferred or reciprocity)

Tools

LEAP Bridge

LARSA

MIDAS

CSiBridge

STAAD

Job description

French & Parrello Associates in Wall Township, NJ is seeking an experienced Transportation Engineering Project Manager to lead highway and bridge projects across New Jersey. You will manage complex infrastructure assignments, mentor teams, and cultivate relationships with NJDOT and public agencies.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in transportation or bridge design, a PE license (NJ preferred or reciprocity), and proven leadership and client-management abilities.