Senior Project Manager - Highway​/Traffic

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Camden, NJ, US

5 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Camden, NJ, US

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing Highway & Traffic Department in Camden, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished transportation engineering professional to lead complex projects, strengthen client relationships, guide multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to the continued growth of one of the Northeast’s fastest-growing engineering consulting firms.

Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and succeed. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our continued growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience leading highway reconstruction, roadway safety, Complete Streets, intersection improvement, and pedestrian and bicycle facility projects for public agencies. Working closely with clients and project stakeholders, this individual will provide technical and strategic leadership, oversee all aspects of project delivery, and ensure compliance with applicable standards and agency requirements.

This role offers the opportunity to serve as Project Manager and Project Principal on significant transportation projects while helping shape the growth of FPA’s practice. The Senior Project Manager – Highway & Traffic will develop client relationships, mentor engineering staff, lead proposal efforts, and collaborate with department leadership on strategic planning and operational improvements.

FPA’s Highway & Traffic Department provides planning, design, permitting, and construction support services for transportation projects serving local, county, state, and federal agencies.

The Senior Project Manager – Highway & Traffic will lead multidisciplinary teams throughout the project lifecycle while overseeing technical deliverables, project performance, QA/QC, and client coordination. This role requires the technical expertise, leadership, and business development experience needed to deliver profitable projects, develop staff, and pursue new opportunities.

• Serve as Project Manager and Project Principal on transportation engineering projects for local, county, state, and federal agencies.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams in the planning, design, permitting, and construction support phases of transportation projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing requirements, and overall project performance to ensure successful delivery.
• Oversee the preparation of design plans, specifications, cost estimates, technical reports, and supporting documentation utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D and Micro Station.
• Provide quality control reviews and ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal design standards and agency requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, utility companies, and other project stakeholders throughout project development.
• Serve as the primary client contact and maintain strong relationships with existing clients while identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Lead proposal development efforts, including preparation of technical approaches, scope of services,…