Job Type
Full-time
Description
Senior Transportation Bridge Project Manager - Buffalo, NYLead Buffalo-area senior bridge and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 5, Western New York bridge rehabilitation, municipal transportation programs, structural design, corridor safety, and federally funded project delivery across Erie and Niagara County communities.
Serve as a senior PE project leader for bridge design, NYSDOT coordination, public agency relationships, multidisciplinary delivery, scope, schedule, budget, mentoring, and transportation assignments with direct community impact.
What You'll Do- Lead transportation bridge design projects from proposal through design and construction.
- Manage project budgets, scope, schedule, staffing, billing, QA/QC, client updates, and closeout to ensure successful delivery.
- Lead design strategy with teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align project decisions with client goals.
- Prepare winning proposals, serve as primary client contact, and support business development with public agency and municipal clients.
- Provide clear direction, motivation, mentorship, and leadership while representing Fisher in professional and community settings.
Requirements
What We're Looking For- B.S. in Civil Engineering.
- 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, including bridge design project management.
- Professional Engineering License (PE).
- Demonstrated experience managing NYSDOT, LAFA and locally funded bridge projects. Familiarity with federally funded programs, and bridge projects from design through delivery.
- Client-focused leadership, collaboration, integrity, respect, active listening, sound judgment, organization, and ownership.
Preferred Qualifications- Proficiency in MS Office, MicroStation, and bridge design software preferred.
- Demonstrated success developing trusted, long-term client relationships.
- Ability to navigate complex public processes, municipal approvals, and multidisciplinary delivery requirements.
- Strong mentoring capability with the ability to grow staff and reinforce quality, standards, and delivery discipline.
Compensation + Benefits- Salary range: $120,000-$155,000; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
- Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and supplemental benefits.
- Hybrid work schedule, professional development reimbursement, shareholders program, strong work-life balance, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.
Location FlexibilityThis role is based in Buffalo, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester, Albany, Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, or other established Fisher office locations, based on project needs and team alignment.
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Salary Description
$120,000-$155,000 annually
