Transportation Project Manager 2
Tighe & Bond, Inc.
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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.
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Job description
We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As aProject Manager 2, you will join ourTransportation team in either our Troy or Rhinebeck, NY office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.
Our Transportation Team and Projects
Our transportation team is more than just a group of engineers—we’re problem solvers, innovators, and creators of safe, efficient infrastructure. With nearly 50 professionals, we work on projects that shape the future of transportation across the Northeast, collaborating with state DOTs, municipalities, and private clients to make travel safer and more accessible. Whether it’s designing roads, bridges, or multimodal systems, we ensure our designs are sustainable, cost-effective, and forward-thinking.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an experienced member of our Transportation team, you’ll apply your expertise to projects and take on responsibilities such as:
- 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 or exceeding client expectations
- Managing project budgets, scopes, schedules, and resources to deliver projects 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 local and state DOT standards to project work
- Coordinating with municipalities, state agencies, utilities, and other internal and external stakeholders
- Mentoring junior staff and supporting their technical and professional growth
- Supporting business development through proposal writing, interviews, and client presentations
What You’ll Need
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) – required
13+ years of progressively responsible experience in transportation engineering, with emphasis on roadway/highway design
Demonstrated success in project management, including team coordination, budget management, and client communication
Proficiency in design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D
Strong working knowledge of DOT standards, environmental permitting, and transportation funding mechanisms
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Preferred Requirements
Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering
Prior experience managing projects for state DOTs, MPOs, or large municipal clients
Experience with design-build projects or municipal roadways
Active participation in professional organizations (ASCE, ITE, APWA, etc.)
Your Financial and Wellness Benefits
- Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
- Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
- Best in Class Medical Insurance
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
- Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
- Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
- Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
- Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance
Ways to Grow Your CareerWe provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.
Our Culture and ValuesWe prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program.
We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.
More About Tighe & BondFor more than a century, Tighe & Bond has been a trusted, award-winning, employee-owned consulting firm serving the Northeast. We bring clients’ visions to life through integrated engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and environmental consulting services. In 2025, we were honored with the Massachusetts ACEC Award for Workplace Belonging & Engagement, reflecting our commitment to an inclusive, supportive culture where our people thrive. Our work is consistently recognized by organizations including ACEC, BSLA, and various regional business and environmental associations. These recognitions highlight the technical strength of our people and the innovative, sustainable solutions we deliver for public and private clients, along with the meaningful impact we make in the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity Employer StatementWe are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulations or ordinances. Tighe & Bond, Inc. will base decisions on employment to further the principle of equal employment opportunity. We are committed to basing judgments concerning the employment of individuals on their qualifications, abilities, skills and experience. If accommodation is needed during the application process, please contact a member of the talent acquisition team.
USD $126,940.00 - USD $166,609.00 /Yr.
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