Surface Transportation Program Manager

WENDEL Companies; Village of Williamsville (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k match

Tuition reimbursement

Parking reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

A nationally recognized architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Program Manager for its Surface Transportation Group based in Williamsville, NY. This leadership role involves coordinating project teams, managing staff, and ensuring compliance with standards. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and 15+ years in civil engineering, particularly in bridge projects. The position offers a hybrid work policy, excellent benefits, and a salary range of $110,000 - $170,000.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of civil/transportation engineering experience, including 10+ years in project/program management.
• Minimum of 10 years in bridge engineering, with related project experience.
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project work with civil/transportation leaders to ensure delivery.
• Oversee growth and daily management of staff in the Surface Transportation Group.
• Provide technical support to staff in critical situations.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

Team leadership

Mentoring skills

Technical training

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS Office

CAD/Revit

SAP2000

Job description

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

Wendel is currently seeking a Program Manager to oversee the Surface Transportation Group out of our Williamsville, NY headquarters. This leadership position has the critically important role of coordinating project work with our civil/transportation leaders and technical team while expanding our bridge structural services. Responsibilities include scheduling of project teams, coordinating team commitments and deadlines, managing the groups utilization, technical training, quality, mentoring and coaching of technical professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Management

• Coordinate project work with civil/transportation leadership and technical staff to ensure seamless delivery.
• Oversee the growth, development, and daily management of staff.
• Manage scheduling, commitments, and deadlines across multiple projects.
• Monitor group utilization, provide technical training, and maintain quality standards.
• Mentor and coach technical professionals to support career growth and retention.
• Represent the Surface Transportation Group to corporate management.

Technical & Project Delivery

• Serve as engineering lead for bridge, culvert, and related structural projects.
• Oversee asset evaluations and support long-term capital planning.
• Design, manage, and advise on transportation infrastructure projects from concept through construction.
• Provide technical support to utility staff in critical situations.
• Ensure compliance with NYSDOT, FHWA, and other applicable standards, including the NYSDOT Project Development Manual and LDSA Guidelines.

Client & Business Development

• Act as a trusted advisor to established transportation clients.
• Support business development efforts by identifying and securing new project opportunities.
• Assist in proposal preparation and contract negotiations.
• Maintain involvement in professional societies and industry events to expand visibility.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of civil/transportation engineering experience, including 10+ years in project/program management.
• Minimum of 10 years in bridge engineering, with experience on NYSDOT LDSA, BridgeNY, and Design/Bid/Build projects.
• Familiarity with various funding sources, such as LAFA.
• Proficient in MS Office, drafting software (CAD/Revit), and applicable bridge/transportation design tools such as SAP2000.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites and client meetings.
• Willingness to travel overnight occasionally.
• Capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Proven team leadership, management, and mentoring skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with EBO compliance and reporting.
• In-depth knowledge of NYSDOT and FHWA standards.
• Active participation in professional societies and industry organizations.

What We Offer

• Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
• Work-life balance including:
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Flexible work
• Great benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k match
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.

Salary range: $110,000 - $170,000 +

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Wendel is an Affritive Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug-free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizenship status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of protected veterans.