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STV

Senior Project Manager – Transportation

STV

. Lead large, complex transportation infrastructure projects from Preliminary Engineering through Construction Completion.

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeNewark • New Jersey • United StatesSenior💰 $160,647 - $183,597 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring compliance with NJDOT and FHWA standards while effectively leading multidisciplinary teams and engaging with stakeholders. Proficient in project management, environmental review processes, and technical guidance on various transportation engineering aspects.

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Project ManagementTransportation DesignProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseStakeholder EngagementEnvironmental Review

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Hard Skills
Transportation EngineeringHighway DesignGeometric DesignTraffic EngineeringPavement DesignStructural EngineeringNEPA DocumentationConstruction CoordinationQuality ManagementChange of Plans Development
Soft Skills
LeadershipCommunicationClient ManagementCollaborationProblem Solving
Certifications & Qualifications
Professional Engineer (PE) License
Industry Keywords
NJDOTNJTAFHWAEnvironmental DocumentationUtility CoordinationConstruction InspectionStormwater SystemsMaintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT)Right-of-Way (ROW) EngineeringBridge Rehabilitation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead large, complex transportation infrastructure projects from Preliminary Engineering through Construction Completion.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk to ensure successful delivery.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams, subconsultants, and technical specialists.
  • Oversee preparation and delivery of design documents, engineering reports, and project submissions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain relationships with NJDOT, NJTA, municipalities, regulatory agencies, and project partners.
  • Facilitate collaboration among project teams, clients, and stakeholders.
  • Lead project meetings and communicate project status, risks, and milestones.
  • Support public outreach initiatives and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Ensure compliance with NJDOT, FHWA, and applicable federal, state, and local requirements.
  • Manage environmental review efforts and coordinate NEPA documentation and approvals.
  • Oversee quality management processes and adherence to transportation design standards.
  • Provide technical guidance on highway, bridge, structural, traffic, utility, and roadway improvement projects.
  • Support construction engineering and inspection activities during project delivery.
  • Review shop drawings, construction schedules, and contractor submissions.
  • Coordinate Change of Plans and other construction-phase engineering activities.
  • Work with construction teams to resolve technical challenges and support successful project execution.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in New Jersey.
  • 15+ years of progressive transportation engineering and project management experience.
  • Demonstrated experience managing major transportation projects for NJDOT, NJTA, or similar public agencies.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and client management skills.
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing multiple stakeholders.
  • Successful management of a NJDOT project as PM through construction.
  • Experience in transportation design, highway and roadway design, geometric design, drainage and stormwater systems, traffic engineering and roadway safety, Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS), pavement design, Maintenance and Protection of Traffic (MPT), right-of-way (ROW) engineering, utility coordination and relocation, structural engineering, bridge replacement and rehabilitation, geotechnical and foundation design, retaining walls, structural and substructure design, FHWA and NEPA processes, environmental documentation and agency coordination, shop drawing reviews, construction schedule reviews, Change of Plans development, and construction-phase coordination and support.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
  • Disability insurance
  • Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Retirement Counseling
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Back-Up Dependent Care
  • Parental Leave
  • Continuing Education Program
  • Professional Licensure and Society Memberships