Transportation Project Manager 2

Tighe & Bond

$126K — $166K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) - required
  • 10+ years in transportation engineering with a focus on roadway/highway design
  • Proven project management skills in team coordination, budget management, and client communication
  • Proficiency in design software like MicroStation and AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Strong knowledge of DOT standards and environmental permitting

Responsibilities

  • Lead planning, design, and execution of roadway design projects
  • Act as primary client liaison, ensuring expectations are met
  • Manage project budgets, scopes, schedules, and resources
  • Provide technical leadership in roadway design and related elements
  • Ensure compliance with AASHTO, MUTCD, and FHWA standards
  • Coordinate with stakeholders including municipalities and utilities
  • Mentor and supervise junior staff
  • Support business development through proposal writing and client presentations

Benefits

  • Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Best in Class Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Paydown Contributions
  • Reimbursements for Licensure/Certification Preparation and Fees
  • Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
  • Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance
Full Job Description
Overview

As a Project Manager, you will join our Transportation team in our Manchester, NH office, where you'll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you'll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you'll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our Transportation Team and Projects

Our transportation team is more than just a group of engineers-we're problem solvers, innovators, and creators of safe, efficient infrastructure. With nearly 50 professionals, we work on projects that shape the future of transportation across the Northeast, collaborating with state DOTs, municipalities, and private clients to make travel safer and more accessible. Whether it's designing roads, bridges, or multimodal systems, we ensure our designs are sustainable, cost-effective, and forward-thinking.

Responsibilities, Requirements, and Total Rewards

What You'll Be Doing

As a valuable part of our Transportation team, a Project Manager will support a variety of projects and gain hands-on experience with responsibilities such as:
  • Lead the planning, design, and execution of roadway design projects including new construction, rehabilitation, and corridor improvements
  • Serve as the primary client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring expectations are met or exceeded
  • Oversee and manage project budgets, scopes, schedules, and resources, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
  • Provide technical leadership and direction to engineers and designers on roadway geometry, grading, drainage, and traffic-related elementsPrepare and review engineering reports, design calculations, PS&E packages, and permit application
  • Ensure project compliance with AASHTO, MUTCD, FHWA, and local/state DOT standards
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders, including municipalities, state agencies, and utilities
  • Mentor and supervise junior staff, supporting their technical and professional growth
  • Support business development activities including proposal writing, interviews, and client presentations

What You'll Need
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) - required
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in transportation engineering, with emphasis on roadway/highway design
  • Demonstrated success in project management, including team coordination, budget management, and client communication
  • Proficiency in design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer, AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Strong working knowledge of DOT standards, environmental permitting, and transportation funding mechanisms
  • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills


Preferred Requirements
  • Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Transportation Engineering
  • Prior experience managing projects for state DOTs, MPOs, or large municipal clients
  • Experience with design-build projects or municipal roadways
  • Active participation in professional organizations (ASCE, ITE, APWA, etc.).

Your Financial and Wellness Benefits
  • Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
  • Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
  • Best in Class Medical Insurance
  • Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
  • Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
  • Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
  • Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance


Pay Range

USD $126,940.00 - USD $166,609.00 /Yr.

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