Highway Design - Project Manager

Highway Design - Project Manager (Construction)

GPI is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Long Island operations within our Melville, NY office. We work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment on various transportation projects for federal, state, local, and private clients. We want to grow our management team with individuals who possess a great work ethic and a desire for self-growth and mentorship of the next generation.

Our ideal candidate will possess a high energy level and a strong desire to accomplish great things within our engineering group. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established, multi-disciplined engineering firm, and provides the opportunity to work on projects at local, state and national levels.

Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction at the forefront of who they are? If so, GPI wants you!

GPI is a multi-discipline engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence who fosters staff empowerment.

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• Guide the development of Preliminary and final Design Plans for roadway projects, including pavement restoration, ADA compliance, signing and pavement markings, multi-use facilities for pedestrians/bicyclists, work zone traffic control design, complete streets, and drainage improvements.
• Coordinate with and maintain a general understanding of other disciplines, including structures, traffic analysis, signalization, environmental/permitting, lighting, utilities, survey, and right-of-way acquisition.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, plans, production, and direct the engineering team as a technical and project lead.
• Work in a team environment and actively assist, mentor, and support junior personnel.
• Develop contract specifications, construction cost estimates, and prepare contract bid documents.
• Provide Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) for engineering deliverables.
• Communicate effectively and proactively to address client queries.
• Support targeted and personalized outreach efforts for local and regional clients, while retaining and improving current client relationships.
• Establish client relationships and be involved with marketing and proposal development.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited university.
• New York State Professional Engineer (PE) required.
• 12+ years of transportation/roadway design and project management experience.
• Self‑motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and demonstrate leadership skills with a desire for growth.
• Proficiency and experience utilizing software applications (Micro Station, Open Roads Design, Civil 3D) with minimal guidance.
• Knowledge of NYSDOT Locally Administered Federal Aid project process a plus.
• Experience working with NYSDOT Regions 10 and 11 a plus.