Highway Engineer Project Manager

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C.

$95K — $135K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
  • 7+ years in highway design and transportation project management
  • Experience managing projects from preliminary design through PS&E and construction support
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred
  • Proficiency in MS Office and MicroStation (preferred)
  • Experience with NYSDOT highway design and federally funded programs
  • Strong client relationship management skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, design, and delivery of highway projects
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and staffing
  • Collaborate with teams and clients on design strategy
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards
  • Proactively manage risk and financial performance
  • Act as the primary contact for clients and stakeholders
  • Mentor junior engineering staff

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Hybrid Work Schedule
  • Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Strong Work-life Balance
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • Shareholders Program
  • Supportive wellness and financial security benefits
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Are you an experienced Highway Design Project Manager ready to lead complex transportation infrastructure projects across New York State? At Fisher Associates, you'll manage high-visibility highway and roadway design projects from preliminary design through PS&E, permitting, and construction support, working directly with NYSDOT and local agencies to deliver safe, resilient, and community-focused transportation solutions.

You'll lead multidisciplinary teams on corridor improvements, intersection upgrades, and federally funded transportation programs, guiding projects from concept through completion. With a strong and steady backlog of transportation work, you'll enjoy long-term stability while seeing your designs built in the very communities where we live and work. If you're a results-driven civil engineering leader who thrives on ownership, technical excellence, and client partnership, this is your opportunity to shape New York's transportation infrastructure while advancing your career in a visible leadership role.

What You'll Do as a Highway Project Manager
  • Lead the planning, design, and delivery of highway transportation projects from scoping through final design and construction support.
  • Manage scope, schedule, budget, and staffing to ensure successful project execution.
  • Lead design strategy in collaboration with teams and clients to ensure alignment and seamless delivery.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, permitting requirements, and quality standards.
  • Manage risk proactively and maintain strong financial performance.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders
  • Cultivate and strengthen client relationships to support successful project outcomes and repeat business.
  • Oversee project billing, client updates, QA/QC of deliverables, and project closeout.
  • Support proposal development, scope definition, and fee estimates for new and existing clients.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineering staff.


Requirements

What You Bring, Your Expertise as a Highway Project Manager
  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
  • 7+ years of progressive highway design and transportation project management experience
  • Demonstrated experience managing transportation projects from preliminary design through PS&E and construction support.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain it
  • Proficiency in MS Office programs and MicroStation (preferred)
  • Proven success in developing trusted, long-term client relationships
  • Demonstrated experience managing NYSDOT highway design projects and federally funded transportation programs.
  • Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity and respect.
  • Deliver high-quality work using critical thinking, sound judgment, and exceptional organizational skills.
  • Proactively own projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, growth environment.
  • Curious and improvement-minded, embracing feedback and continuously seeking better solutions.

Salary Range $95,000-$130,000

Actual compensation will vary based on experience, qualifications, and other factors. The listed salary range does not guarantee specific pay or reflect total compensation and excludes the value of benefits.

What We Offer

Fisher offers competitive salaries and benefits, including:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
  • Hybrid Work Schedule
  • Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
  • Strong Work-life Balance
  • Shareholders Program
  • Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
  • Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security
  • Engage with a variety of employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

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Salary Description

$95,000-$135,000 annually

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