Senior Transportation Project Manager - Highway & Civil Infrastructure

Metro Associates; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead highway design and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 5 and Western New York corridor improvements. You will shape project strategy, mentor teams, manage budgets and schedules from proposal through construction, and maintain strong client and municipal partnerships to deliver safe, efficient roadways.

This role requires PE licensure and a BS in Civil Engineering, with extensive experience in

Qualifications

• 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 bridges from design to delivery.
• Client-focused leadership, collaboration, integrity, respect, active listening, sound judgment, organization, and ownership.

Responsibilities

• 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 our client in professional and community settings.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Mentoring

Client relations

Decision making

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.

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 our client in professional and community settings.

What We’re Looking For

• 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.

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