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Senior Transportation Project Manager - Highway & Civil InfrastructureFisher Associates • Syracuse, NY, United States
Senior Transportation Project Manager - Highway & Civil Infrastructure

Senior Transportation Project Manager - Highway & Civil Infrastructure

Fisher Associates • Syracuse, NY, United States
2 days ago
Salary
$120,000.00–$155,000.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Senior Transportation Project Manager - Highway & Civil Infrastructure - Rochester, NY

Lead Rochester-area highway design and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 4, municipal roadway improvements, corridor safety, intersection upgrades, PS&E delivery, permitting, and transportation projects across the Finger Lakes market.

Shape project strategy, strengthen NYSDOT and municipal agency partnerships, mentor teams, and deliver roadway, intersection, corridor, permitting, PS&E, and civil infrastructure projects that improve safety and mobility.

What You'll Do

  • Lead highway transportation projects from proposal through design and construction.
  • Manage project budgets, scope, schedule, staffing, billing, QA/QC, client updates, and closeout to ensure successful delivery.
  • Lead design strategy and collaborate with teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align project decisions with client goals.
  • Prepare winning proposals, serve as primary client contact, and support business development with public agency and municipal clients.
  • Provide clear direction, motivation, mentorship, and leadership while representing Fisher in professional and community settings.

What We're Looking For

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering.
  • 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, including highway design project management.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE).
  • Demonstrated experience managing NYSDOT, LAFA and locally funded highway projects. Familiarity with federally funded programs, and bridge projects from design through delivery.
  • Client-focused leadership, collaboration, integrity, respect, active listening, sound judgment, organization, and ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Proficiency in MS Office; MicroStation preferred.
  • Demonstrated success developing trusted, long-term client relationships.
  • Ability to navigate complex public processes, municipal approvals, multidisciplinary teams, and construction-phase questions.
  • Strong mentoring capability with the ability to grow staff and reinforce quality, standards, and delivery discipline.

Why Join Fisher

  • Lead meaningful highway and civil infrastructure work backed by a strong and steady transportation backlog.
  • Partner with NYSDOT, municipalities, and public agencies on projects you can see built and operating in local communities.
  • Grow as a senior leader in a collaborative, flexible culture built on trust, ownership, mentorship, and work-life balance.

Compensation + Benefits

  • Salary range: $120,000-$155,000; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
  • Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and supplemental benefits.
  • Hybrid work schedule, professional development reimbursement, shareholders program, strong work-life balance, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Location Flexibility

This role is based in Rochester, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Buffalo, Albany, Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, or other established Fisher office locations, based on project needs and team alignment.

Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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