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Highway Design Engineering Project Manager CM

GAI Consultants Inc
Albany, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 9/12/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/11/2026

About This Position:

The Highway Project Manager functions as a fully competent engineer in all aspects of the subject matter of assignments. Develops and evaluates plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by Engineer I, II, III and IV’s (Junior Engineers, Assistant Engineers, and Project Engineers).  Assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposal preparation.  Generally serves as a staff advisor and consultant as to a technical specialty or a program function.  Typical projects include highway design, traffic signal design, long range transportation planning, traffic impact studies, client budget, business development, and transit planning.  This position often requires efforts outside normal business hours to meet client requests and/or attend meetings. 

Responsibilities include:

  • Responsible for the day-to-day client relations for individual projects.
  • Responsible for the day-to-day staffing and project scheduling.
  • Act as a concurrent project manager of many basic projects, a few intermediate projects, and one or two complex projects.
  • Review complete project documents for conformity and QA/QC.
  • Represent the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad-aspects of engineering assignments.
  • Train and provide technical guidance to project engineers and staff engineers.
  • Manage project schedules and budgets.
  • Lead project/public meetings in complex projects.
  • Responsible for QA/QC.
  • Provide coordination for multidiscipline projects.
  • Assist in developing intermediate and complex proposals and attend proposal interviews.
  • Prepare bills for projects.

Job Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent.
  • 10 years of experience in a similar engineering role.
  • Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure strongly desired. Engineering experience may be substituted for PE licensure.
  • Active member of a professional practice organization.

Hourly Rate Pay Range:

Albany/Syracuse, NY:  $55/hour – $70/hour

Poughkeepsie, NY: $60/hour – $75/hour

White Plains, NY: $65/hour – $80/hour

Pay is based on applicant’s ability/experience and will be rated accordingly.

Why Creighton Manning?   

Creighton Manning, a GAI Company, offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join Creighton Manning and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.   

Benefits To Working at Creighton Manning Include:   

Competitive Pay & Recognition 

  • Market based, competitive compensation 
  • Performance driven recognition and development bonuses 

Comprehensive Health & Wellness 

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans 
  • Company paid short-term and long-term disability 
  • Company paid life insurance 
  • Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources 

Meaningful Work–Life Balance 

  • Generous paid time off 7 paid holidays 
  • An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you 
  • Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave 

Growth, Learning & Financial Security 

  • 401(k) with company match 
  • Tuition reimbursement 
  • Support and rewards for professional development and certifications 

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Salary : $55 - $80

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