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NJ Regional Lead/Senior Project Manager – Highways

Traffic Planning and Design, Inc. Career Center
Freehold, NJ Full Time
POSTED ON 7/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/30/2026

Ranked the #4 Large Employer to Work for in America and residing in the Top 400 on Engineering News Record (ENR)'s List of Top Design Firms in the nation, TPD is currently hiring a Senior Highway Project Manager/Team Lead.

 

Our ideal candidate has 15 years of experience, a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, the willingness to work cohesively within a team, and the ability to work on multiple projects. Additionally, we offer a creative, flexible, supportive and fun environment!

Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Serve as Project Manager for highway-oriented projects
  • Manage and serve as mentor to Highway Design Department staff
  • Assist with preparing workload and budget projections
  • Perform Business Development activities including attending marketing meetings with various agencies and attending professional society events
  • Review Requests for Proposals and perform assessment of project pursuit strategies
  • Prepare technical and price proposals
  • Manage project schedules and budgets
  • Assist with Quality Control/Quality Assurance Reviews

Job Requirements

  • 15 years of experience
  • NJ PE License required
  • Previous experience with NJDOT and/or NJ Turnpike is required
  • Experience working on County Projects, DRPA and DRJTBC is a bonus
  • Served as a Project Manager or Highway Task Leader
  • Willing to attend marketing events
  • Strong work ethic and ability to work on multiple projects and ability to meet multiple deadlines
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
  • Valid Driver’s License

 

Pay Range: $150,000 - $200,000

 

Don't meet every qualification or skill in the description? That's ok! We are fully committed to expanding our staff and culture to best serve our clients and our communities. If you are interested in this position but don't completely align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be what we are looking for, for this role or maybe for another open position.

At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public, and are dedicated to Moving Forward Together®


Salary : $150,000 - $200,000

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