Highway Project Manager


Newark
Permanent
Negotiable
Civil
PR/531089_1751310127
Highway Project Manager

Highway Project Manager Opportunity in Newark, New Jersey

Join Our Client's Dynamic Transportation Engineering Team

Are you ready to steer your career towards exciting challenges and innovative projects? Our client, a well-established regional engineering firm with a strong footprint across the northeast, is seeking a talented Highway Project Manager to join their team in Newark, New Jersey. A leader in transportation engineering, our client is known for their commitment to growth and delivering impactful infrastructure solutions.

Required Skills and Expertise

  • Highway and Intersection Projects: 7+ years of experience in highway reconstruction, safety improvements, and intersection design.
  • Design Proficiency: Expertise with AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, and InRoads/OpenRoads design software.
  • Project Oversight: Experience in managing budgets, schedules, and staffing for roadway, traffic, or bridge improvement projects (NJDOT or PennDOT experience preferred).
  • Collaboration: Ability to work across disciplines and coordinate with diverse teams on larger transportation projects.
  • Professional Standards: Familiarity with local and national highway design standards and a willingness to represent the client at technical seminars and professional societies.

This is a permanent role offering a competitive salary range of $150,000 to $180,000 annually. Our client is actively looking to expand their team on a fast timeline, with two rounds of interviews (virtual and in-person) to streamline the hiring process.

If you're ready to lead impactful transportation projects and collaborate with a team dedicated to engineering excellence, apply for this exceptional opportunity!

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