Transportation Department Manager

Job Description:

• Seeking a growth-oriented engineer to serve as our Highway (Civil) Department Manager. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving the growth of the department, focusing on project execution and supporting other Project Managers on a variety of transportation projects. This person will collaborate closely with clients and project teams, working throughout the project life cycle to ensure seamless delivery and client satisfaction.
  
• Qualifications:
  
  • 20+ years of experience in Highway Design.
    
  • B.S. Degree min. in Civil Engineering (a masters may be substituted for 2 years of experience).
    
  • P.E. in N.J. (a NY State license is beneficial)
    
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including proposal writing and presentation skills, and problem-solving skills are also required.
    
  • This position is full-time.
    
• Responsibilities:
  
  • The candidate shall possess strong engineering judgment, striving for quality and financial excellence.
    
  • A good knowledge of NJDOT and NJTA processes and procedures is required along with the desire to mentor and train design staff.
    
  • Working closely with our regional and office leadership, advising on project approach, scope, cost, and schedule, identifying opportunities for innovative solutions, and strategic teaming partnerships.
    
  • Attending meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to establish their needs and discuss design/permitting issues.
    
  • This position is for our Princeton, NJ location.
    

Employee Benefits

In addition to a family-type atmosphere where upper management is easily accessible and willing to communicate with all personnel, below are some of the employee benefits offered by our client.

• Comprehensive medical and prescription plans that also contain vision benefits provided by a major insurance provider. The company contributes a substantial portion of the premium for individual and family coverage.
  
• Dental coverage from a major provider with a large portion covered by the company.
  
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of a percentage of the employees salary.
  
• Term Life Insurance Plans paid by the company.
  
• Long Term Disability Insurance paid by the company.
  
• Generous time off packages including major holidays, vacation, and sick time.
  
• Year end bonuses based on performance and company profit.
  
• Profit sharing.
  
• Reimbursement of work related training, licenses, and certifications.
  
• Company paid assistance when joining and attending associations, workshops, and seminars dealing with the engineering industry.
  
• Incentives for passing the P.E. exam.
  
• Travel expenses, when necessary.