Senior Highway Project Manager, MA, RI, NH, CT
Senior Highway Project Manager
Locations: Norwood, MA | Worcester, MA | Hartford, CT | Lincoln, RI | Manchester, NH
A growing multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Highway Project Manager to help lead and expand its transportation practice throughout New England. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transportation professional to take on a leadership role with a firm known for its strong project backlog, collaborative culture, and long-term investment in its employees.
What You'll Do
- Lead and manage highway and transportation engineering projects from planning and design through construction.
- Serve as the primary client contact and build strong relationships with state DOTs, municipalities, and other transportation agencies.
- Oversee project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and team performance.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineering staff.
- Support business development efforts, including client engagement, proposal preparation, and pursuit strategies.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver innovative transportation solutions.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- PE license preferred.
- 10+ years of transportation and highway engineering experience.
- Demonstrated success managing roadway and transportation projects.
- Established relationships with transportation agencies and industry stakeholders.
- Strong leadership, communication, and business development skills.
- Experience working with agencies such as MassDOT, CTDOT, RIDOT, or NHDOT is highly desirable.
Why Join?
- Strong backlog of transportation projects across New England.
- Opportunity to help shape and grow a thriving transportation practice.
- Leadership visibility and clear advancement potential.
- Competitive compensation package.
- Outstanding benefits, including a generous 401(k) employer match of up to 20%.
- Flexible office locations throughout the region.
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