Senior Transportation Project Manager - Highway & Civil Infrastructure

Fisher Associates; Buffalo (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k)

PTO

Job summary

Fisher Associates in Buffalo, NY is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead highway design and civil infrastructure projects. This role involves managing project budgets, scopes, and client relations while ensuring successful delivery of transportation projects serving Erie and Niagara County communities.

Ideal candidates will have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and over 10 years of relevant experience in civil transportation engineering. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, including highway design project management.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) required.
• Experience managing NYSDOT and federally funded highway projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead highway transportation projects from proposal through design and construction.
• Manage project budgets, scope, schedule, staffing, and quality.
• Prepare winning proposals and support business development efforts.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Client-focused leadership

Collaboration

Communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MicroStation

Job description

Senior Transportation Project Manager - Highway & Civil Infrastructure - Buffalo, NY

Lead Buffalo-area highway design and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 5, Western New York corridor improvements, intersection upgrades, roadway rehabilitation, PS&E delivery, and transportation projects serving Erie and Niagara County communities.

Job Type

Full‑time

Description

Shape project strategy, strengthen NYSDOT and municipal agency partnerships, mentor teams, and deliver roadway, intersection, corridor, permitting, PS&E, and civil infrastructure projects that improve safety and mobility.

What You’ll Do

• Lead highway transportation projects from proposal through design and construction.
• Manage project budgets, scope, schedule, staffing, billing, QA/QC, client updates, and closeout to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead design strategy and collaborate with teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align project decisions with client goals.
• Prepare winning proposals, serve as primary client contact, and support business development with public agency and municipal clients.
• Provide clear direction, motivation, mentorship, and leadership while representing Fisher in professional and community settings.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, including highway design project management.
• Professional Engineering License (PE).
• Demonstrated experience managing NYSDOT, LAFA and locally funded highway projects. Familiarity with federally funded programs, and bridge projects from design through delivery.
• Client‑focused leadership, collaboration, integrity, respect, active listening, sound judgment, organization, and ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office; MicroStation preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing trusted, long‑term client relationships.
• Ability to navigate complex public processes, municipal approvals, multidisciplinary teams, and construction‑phase questions.
• Strong mentoring capability with the ability to grow staff and reinforce quality, standards, and delivery discipline.

Why Join Fisher

• Lead meaningful highway and civil infrastructure work backed by a strong and steady transportation backlog.
• Partner with NYSDOT, municipalities, and public agencies on projects you can see built and operating in local communities.
• Grow as a senior leader in a collaborative, flexible culture built on trust, ownership, mentorship, and work‑life balance.

Compensation + Benefits

• Salary range: $120,000–$155,000 annually; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
• Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company‑paid life and disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and supplemental benefits.
• Hybrid work schedule, professional development reimbursement, shareholders program, strong work‑life balance, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Location Flexibility

This role is based in Buffalo, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester, Albany, Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, or other established Fisher office locations, based on project needs and team alignment.

Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.