Senior Traffic Project Manager

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

$120K — $155K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering is mandatory; Master’s preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in civil transportation engineering with project management on DOT-funded projects.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain one.
  • Proficient in MS Office, with preferred experience in MicroStation and NYSDOT design standards.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with abilities in project ownership, critical thinking, and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

  • Lead transportation and traffic projects from initiation through closure.
  • Manage project budgets, scopes, schedules, and ensure timely delivery of quality work.
  • Collaborate with teams, clients, and agencies to define project goals and navigate approvals.
  • Prepare proposals and serve as a principal client contact to enhance business development.
  • Provide mentorship and leadership while representing the company in community and professional settings.

Benefits

  • Engage in impactful transportation projects that influence community and mobility outcomes.
  • Work within a flexible and collaborative environment focusing on professional growth and mentorship.
  • Enjoy a culture that emphasizes work-life balance and employee involvement in company processes.
  • Participate in programs for continuous learning, including tuition assistance and professional development reimbursement.
  • Take advantage of hybrid work options and a strong benefits package including medical, retirement, and additional insurance.
Full Job Description
Senior Traffic Project Manager - NY - Rochester, NY

Transportation & Civil Engineering

Lead Rochester-area senior traffic and transportation projects in Fisher's headquarters market, supporting Finger Lakes and Upstate New York mobility, traffic engineering, safety analysis, NYSDOT and municipal work, client relationships, agency coordination, and multidisciplinary project delivery.

Lead transportation and civil engineering projects from concept through delivery while managing teams, budgets, scope, schedule, client relationships, proposals, public processes, QA/QC, and safe, efficient mobility solutions.

What You'll Do
  • Lead mid-to-large-scale transportation and traffic projects from setup through planning, safety analysis, design strategy, project kick-off, delivery, and closeout.
  • Manage project budgets, scope, schedules, staffing, billing, QA/QC, client updates, agency coordination, and timely delivery of high-quality transportation deliverables.
  • Collaborate with teams, clients, partners, stakeholders, and approving agencies to align project goals, navigate public processes, and implement municipal approvals.
  • Prepare winning proposals, support interviews, serve as a primary client contact, and partner with Client Services to grow trusted relationships and new business opportunities.
  • Provide clear direction, motivation, mentorship, and technical leadership while representing Fisher in professional organizations, business boards, and community activities.


Requirements

What We're Looking For
  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of civil transportation engineering experience, including project management of DOT-funded highway, bridge, or traffic projects.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain it.
  • Proficiency in MS Office required; MicroStation experience preferred; familiarity with NYSDOT design standards preferred.
  • Client relationship strength, project ownership, critical thinking, organization, sound judgment, collaboration, integrity, respect, active listening, adaptability, deadline discipline, and continuous-improvement mindset.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience leading traffic engineering, safety analysis, transportation planning/design, highway, bridge-adjacent, DOT-funded, or municipal infrastructure projects.
  • Ability to manage project financials, staffing, scope, schedule, proposals, billing, QA/QC, stakeholder coordination, public processes, and closeout expectations.
  • Comfort mentoring team members, coordinating multidisciplinary project delivery, and translating client goals into clear design strategy and executable project plans.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate with clients, agencies, municipalities, partners, stakeholders, technical teams, and Client Services.

Why Join Fisher
  • Step into a senior traffic and transportation PM role where your leadership, client relationships, and technical judgment directly shape successful mobility outcomes.
  • Work on meaningful transportation, traffic, highway, bridge-adjacent, safety, municipal, and community-shaping projects while growing as a trusted project leader.
  • Join a collaborative, flexible culture built on mentorship, accessible leadership, ownership, professional development, continuous learning, work-life balance, and employee voice.

Compensation + Benefits
  • Salary range: $120,000-$155,000; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, education, location, 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, tuition assistance, strong work-life balance, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Location Flexibility

This role is based in Rochester, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Buffalo, Syracuse, Albany, Binghamton, Ithaca, or other established Fisher office locations in New York, based on project needs and team alignment.

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Salary Description

$120,000-$155,000 annually

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