Highway Design Engineering Project Manager CM

About This Position

The Highway Project Manager functions as a fully competent engineer in all aspects of the subject matter of assignments. They develop and evaluate plans and criteria for a variety of projects and activities to be carried out by Engineers I, II, III, and IV. The role assesses the feasibility and soundness of proposal preparations and serves as a staff advisor and consultant on technical specialties or program functions.

Typical projects include highway design, traffic signal design, long‑range transportation planning, traffic impact studies, client budgeting, business development, and transit planning. This position may require work outside normal business hours to meet client requests or attend meetings.

• Day‑to‑day client relations for individual projects.
• Day‑to‑day staffing and project scheduling.
• Serve as concurrent project manager for many basic projects, a few intermediate projects, and one or two complex projects.
• Review complete project documents for conformity and QA/QC.
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences covering broad aspects of engineering assignments.
• Train and provide technical guidance to project engineers and staff engineers.
• Manage project schedules and budgets.
• Lead project/public meetings for complex projects.
• Responsible for QA/QC procedures.
• Provide coordination for multidisciplinary projects.
• Assist in developing intermediate and complex proposals and attend proposal interviews.
• Prepare bills for projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or approved equivalent.
• 10 years of experience in a similar engineering role.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure strongly desired; engineering experience may substitute for PE licensure.
• Active member of a professional practice organization.

Albany/Syracuse, NY: $55/hour – $70/hour

Poughkeepsie, NY: $60/hour – $75/hour

White Plains, NY: $65/hour – $80/hour

Pay is based on applicant’s ability/experience and will be rated accordingly.

Creighton Manning, a GAI company, offers skilled professionals an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. It provides work location and scheduling flexibility, comprehensive benefits, employee wellness programs, and support for the communities it serves.

• Market based, competitive compensation
• Performance‑driven recognition and development bonuses

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Additional floating holiday to use as desired
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications