Transportation Project Lead – Roadway & Bridge Design

Tighe & Bond, Inc.; City of Troy (NY); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Profit Sharing

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Best in Class Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements

Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified SL

Reimbursements for Licensure/_CERT_Fee

Summer Fridays Flextime and HybridWork

Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance

Job summary

Tighe & Bond, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager 2 to join the Transportation team in Troy or Rhinebeck, NY.

You’ll lead roadway projects and act as the primary client liaison, managing budgets, schedules, and team coordination across Northeast infrastructure initiatives. This hybrid role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and business development support, with a focus on sustainable, compliant designs and strong stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) – required.
• 13+ years of progressively responsible experience in transportation engineering.
• Demonstrated success in project management, including team coordination, budget management, and client communication.
• Proficiency in design software: MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Strong knowledge of DOT standards, environmental permitting, and transportation funding mechanisms.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading roadway design projects from planning through execution, including new construction, rehabilitation, and corridor improvements.
• Serving as the primary client liaison, building strong relationships and meeting client expectations.
• Managing project budgets, scopes, schedules, and resources to deliver on time and within budget.
• Guiding engineers and designers on roadway geometry, grading, drainage, and traffic-related elements.
• Preparing and reviewing engineering reports, design calculations, PS&E packages, and permit applications.
• Applying AASHTO, MUTCD, FHWA and DOT standards to project work.
• Coordinating with municipalities, state agencies, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Mentoring junior staff and supporting their professional growth.
• Supporting business development through proposals, interviews, and client presentations.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder liaison

Budget management

Team coordination

Client communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Master’s degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Tighe & Bond, Inc. seeks an experienced Project Manager 2 to join the Transportation team in Troy or Rhinebeck, NY.

You’ll lead roadway projects and act as the primary client liaison, managing budgets, schedules, and team coordination across Northeast infrastructure initiatives. This hybrid role emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and business development support, with a focus on sustainable, compliant designs and strong stakeholder engagement.