What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager - Transportation position at Conrad Consulting?
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager – Highway/Traffic Engineer to lead the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated leader who thrives on managing complex projects, building strong client relationships, and mentoring engineering teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage highway and traffic engineering projects from proposal through design and construction support.
- Serve as the primary client contact for public and private sector transportation projects.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams while ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
- Prepare project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
- Oversee highway geometric design, traffic studies, traffic signal design, roadway safety improvements, and transportation planning initiatives.
- Coordinate with NJDOT, county agencies, municipalities, and other regulatory organizations.
- Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation, client presentations, and networking.
- Mentor junior engineers and project staff while fostering a collaborative team environment.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required (New Jersey preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity).
- 10 years of progressive experience in highway and/or traffic engineering.
- Proven experience managing transportation infrastructure projects for NJDOT, county, and municipal clients.
- Strong knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, NJDOT standards, and transportation design best practices.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.
- Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, Synchro, HCS, or similar transportation engineering software is preferred.
Client offers:
- Competitive salary – up to $185k base salary with great bonus structure.
- 401k retirement plan with employer matching.
- Competitive medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Half-day Summer Fridays and generous paid time off.
- Recognized as one of New Jersey's Best Places to Work.
- Lead impactful highway and transportation projects throughout New Jersey.
Salary : $130,000 - $185,000