Transportation Design Lead & Project Manager (Hybrid)

Fuss & O'Neill; New Haven (CT); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Schedule Flexibility

Health & Wellness

Continuous Learning

Paid Time Off

Career Advancement

Fun Team Culture

Job summary

Fuss & O'Neill in New Haven, CT is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer - Project Manager to lead challenging roadway and highway projects from concept to construction. This hybrid role offers flexibility with in-office collaboration and remote work once per week.

You will guide cross-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to deliver high-quality transportation solutions that improve safety and efficiency in the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field; Master’s preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Roadway/highway design experience required.
• Experience working with DOT agencies (Connecticut DOT preferred).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple transportation design projects for municipal and state clients, focusing on highways and roadways.
• Oversee all phases of project delivery—from planning and design through construction.
• Develop and manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure successful outcomes.
• Coordinate internal teams and staff allocation and workload planning.
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and client strategy.
• Provide technical expertise in roadway and highway design and construction management.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements, DOT standards, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to maintain high-quality deliverables.
• Identify risks and proactively resolve technical and project challenges.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior engineers and project managers, and support recruitment.
• Serve as primary contact for DOT agencies, municipalities, and project stakeholders; prepare presentations and updates; build long-term client relationships.

Skills

Transportation engineering expertise

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (Master’s preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Fuss & O'Neill in New Haven, CT is seeking a Transportation Design Engineer - Project Manager to lead challenging roadway and highway projects from concept to construction. This hybrid role offers flexibility with in-office collaboration and remote work once per week.

You will guide cross-disciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to deliver high-quality transportation solutions that improve safety and efficiency in the region.