Senior Transportation Project Manager - Highway & Civil Infrastructure

Metro Associates; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates in Rochester, NY is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to lead highway design and civil infrastructure initiatives. You will shape project strategy, mentor teams, and deliver transportation projects that improve safety and mobility.

Lead projects from proposal through design and construction while coordinating with NYSDOT and municipal partners. A PE license and 10+ years of experience are required, with strong client leadership and a proven record in public-sector

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering is required.
• 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, including highway design project management.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) required.
• Experience managing NYSDOT, LAFA and locally funded highway projects; familiarity with federally funded programs and bridge projects from design through delivery.
• Demonstrated 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.
• Lead design strategy and collaborate with clients, partners and stakeholders to align decisions with client goals.
• Prepare winning proposals, serve as primary client contact, and support business development with public agency and municipal clients.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and leadership while representing our client professionally.

Skills

Client-focused leadership

Collaboration

Integrity

Respect

Active listening

Sound judgment

Organization

Ownership

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MicroStation

Job description

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

Lead Rochester-area highway design and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 4, municipal roadway improvements, corridor safety, intersection upgrades, PS&E delivery, permitting, and transportation projects across the Finger Lakes market.

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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