Transportation Design Engineer - Project Manager

Department: Transportation

Location: Manchester, NH

Compensation: $120,000 - $135,000 / year

Description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That’s what it takes to work at Fuss & O’Neill – because that’s what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we’ve prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you’ve found your future.

We are seeking a Transportation Design Engineer – Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of complex roadway and highway projects in New Hampsire. This is a high-impact opportunity for a motivated leader to manage projects from concept through construction while helping shape safer, more efficient transportation systems across the region.

In this role, you’ll serve as both a technical expert and project leader, guiding multidisciplinary teams, partnering with clients, and mentoring emerging talent—all while delivering high-quality transportation solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead and manage multiple transportation design projects, with a focus on highways and roadways, for municipal and state clients
• 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 collaborate on staff allocation and workload planning
• Support business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and client strategy

Technical Oversight & Quality Assurance

• 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

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration, innovation, and accountability
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers
• Support recruitment and team growth initiatives in partnership with leadership

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for DOT agencies, municipalities, and project stakeholders
• Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and project updates
• Build and maintain strong, long-term client relationships to support repeat business and partnerships
  
  

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (Master’s preferred)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• 10 years of experience in transportation engineering
• Roadway/highway design experience required
• Proven experience managing complex infrastructure projects from concept through construction
• Experience working with DOT agencies (New Hampshire DOT experience strongly preferred)
• Strong knowledge of transportation design standards, regulations, and best practices
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related design/modeling tools
• Excellent communication, leadership, and client relationship skills
  

This is a hybrid role, offering the best of both worlds—collaborate in-office with a high-performing team and enjoy the flexibility of working remotely part of the week. We're committed to supporting work-life balance while maintaining strong team connection and project delivery.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

• Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.
• Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.
• Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.
• Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.
  
  

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O’Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.