What are the responsibilities and job description for the Highway Engineer Project Manager position at Goodwin Recruiting?
Join a respected engineering firm leading complex transportation infrastructure projects across New York State. This role offers an exciting chance to manage high-visibility highway and roadway design projects from preliminary design through construction support, working alongside state and local agencies. With a steady backlog of work, you’ll contribute to safe, resilient, and community-focused transportation solutions while advancing your leadership career.
Highway Design Project Manager Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary with strong potential for career growth
- Opportunity to lead multidisciplinary teams on impactful public infrastructure projects
- Long-term project stability within a supportive, collaborative environment
- Role involving visible leadership and client partnership
Highway Design Project Manager Requirements & Qualifications
- B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
- Minimum 7 years of progressive highway design and transportation project management experience
- Proven ability to manage projects from preliminary design through PS&E and construction support
- Experience with NYSDOT highway design projects and federally funded transportation programs
- Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain
- Proficiency in MS Office and MicroStation preferred
Highway Design Project Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities
- Lead planning, design, and delivery of highway transportation projects, ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, budget, and staffing
- Manage compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, permitting, and quality standards
- Serve as primary client and stakeholder contact, building strong, long-term relationships
- Oversee project billing, QA/QC of deliverables, and project closeout activities
- Support proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimation for new and existing projects
- Mentor and develop junior engineering staff to support team growth and success
This role is ideal for a results-driven civil engineering leader who values ownership, technical excellence, and client partnership while shaping New York’s transportation infrastructure for the communities served.
JOB ID: 182333 #postBrooke King
Salary : $130,000