AVAILABLE POSITION · REVIEWED AUGUST 10, 2026
Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager
AGILE's client, an impressive employee owned, mid sized engineering and consulting firm with more than 50 years of experience delivering innovative infrastructure solutions throughout New Jersey and the Northeast, is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Engineering Project Manager to join its growing Highway and Bridge Departments in Wall Township, New Jersey. Consistently recognized among the top and fastest growing engineering firms in the industry and as one of New Jersey’s Best Places to Work, this opportunity is ideal for an accomplished transportation professional who wants to lead complex infrastructure projects, strengthen public sector client relationships, mentor engineering teams, and contribute directly to the continued growth of a highly respected transportation practice.
- Location
- Wall Township, NJ
- State
- New Jersey
- Workplace
- Not stated
- Salary
- $150,000 – $185,000
- Experience
- 12+ years
- Discipline
- Civil Engineering
- Specialty
- Transportation Engineering, Bridge and Highway Infrastructure
- Market
- Transportation | Infrastructure / Civil
- Credential
- PE required
- Bonus
- Yes
- Position ID
- 1183
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage complex transportation and infrastructure projects from planning and concept development through final design, permitting, bidding, and construction support
- Manage bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, roadway, highway, transportation infrastructure, and related municipal improvement projects
- Lead multidisciplinary teams across bridge, roadway, traffic, geotechnical, environmental, water resources, and related engineering disciplines
- Serve as a primary client contact for NJDOT, counties, municipalities, and other transportation agencies
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, quality control, and client expectations
- Oversee engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, calculations, and project documentation
- Provide technical leadership on transportation and structural engineering solutions and project delivery strategies
- Coordinate design activities and resolve technical issues affecting project schedules and deliverables
- Ensure compliance with applicable AASHTO, NJDOT, MUTCD, local agency, and related requirements
- Conduct site visits, field investigations, inspections, and structural assessments as needed
- Mentor and develop junior and mid level engineers
- Participate in proposals, scope and fee preparation, client presentations, interviews, and business development initiatives
- Identify opportunities to expand client relationships and support continued practice growth
Key Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- New Jersey PE preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity
- Minimum 12 years of progressive transportation, bridge, structural, or related infrastructure engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience managing complex transportation and/or bridge projects from design through construction
- Experience with bridge rehabilitation, bridge replacement, roadway improvements, and transportation infrastructure projects preferred
- Experience with structural and transportation design software such as LEAP Bridge, LARSA, MIDAS, CSiBridge, STAAD, or similar platforms preferred
- Strong understanding of scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality control, and risk management
- Strong client communication and multidisciplinary team leadership skills
- Experience with proposal development, client presentations, and business development preferred
- Strong knowledge of NJDOT design standards, AASHTO requirements, and applicable transportation and structural engineering standards is highly desirable
Why Consider?
This is a high impact opportunity for a senior transportation professional who wants meaningful responsibility for major bridge, highway, and infrastructure assignments throughout New Jersey. Projects include bridge replacements, structural rehabilitations, highway improvements, staged construction, historic bridge work, waterfront structures, and multidisciplinary transportation programs for major public agencies. The role combines technical leadership, project management, client development, mentoring, and business growth within a firm where experienced professionals can directly influence project delivery and the future direction of the transportation practice.
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