Job Type
Full-time
Position: Deputy Department Manager / Senior Project Manager Highway Engineer
Reports to: Department Manager - Civil
Responsibilities:
- Manage, oversee and prepare highway engineering projects from proposal through final design and construction support, for multiple projects.
- Oversee multidisciplinary engineering and CAD design teams.
- Develop proposals, scope of work, schedules, staffing plans, and budgets.
- Monitor project progress, profitability, and resource allocation.
- Review and approve project invoices, change orders, and project financial reports.
- Coordinate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, utility companies, regulatory agencies and other KSE departments.
- Perform and review engineering designs for: Site/civil design including grading, drainage/storm water management, green infrastructure, utilities, and soil erosion and sediment control design, roadway geometrics, alignments, profiles, traffic signs and markings, maintenance and protection of traffic.
- Prepare engineering calculations, technical reports, specifications, quantity estimates, and construction cost estimates.
- Direct the preparation of construction plans using AutoCAD Civil 3D.
- Conduct field investigations, site assessments, infrastructure inventories, utility coordination, and observe geotechnical investigations including soil borings.
- Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.
- Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while providing technical leadership throughout project execution.
Requirements
Educational/Professional Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey and/or New York is required. Candidates licensed in another state must be able to obtain reciprocity in NJ and/or NY within a reasonable timeframe.
- Minimum 15 years of highway engineering experience is desired.
- Minimum 8-10 years of experience managing multiple civil/highway engineering projects and leading design teams is desired but not required.
- Familiarity with agencies standards and protocols including: NJDOT, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NJDEP, NYSDEC, NYCDEP. Familiarity with NYCDDC, PANYNJ, and NJTA is a plus
- Demonstrated experience managing project budgets, schedules, staffing, and client relationships.
Professional Development:
- Active participation in professional societies, industry organizations, and local civic organizations.
- Encourages professional training and licensing (self).
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit at a desk for extended periods (often 6-8 hours a day).
- Maintaining posture while working at a computer.
- Short periods of standing or walking within the office (to printers, meeting rooms, etc.).
Salary Description
$160,000 - $170,000 annually
