Project Manager/ Highway-Transportation

French & Parrello Associates is seeking to hire a Project Manager in our growing Transportation group focused on Roadway and traffic Improvement projects. The successful candidate will be tasked with leading design efforts on a variety of transportation projects including highway reconstruction and safety, intersection improvements, pedestrian trails, and others. This position will be based in our Newark, NJ office.

Job Requirements:

• 7 (+) plus years of related work experience.
• PE license required.
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D and MicroStation design software
• Experience in management and design of roadway, traffic, and/or bridge improvement projects (NJDOT or PennDOT experience a plus)
• Well versed in local and national design standards
• Knowledge of traffic engineering principles a plus
• Highly motivated and eager to work on a diverse range of transportation improvement projects for local, county, and state agencies
• Willingness to represent FPA at professional societies and technical seminars.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities:

• Develop design documents for a variety of transportation improvements projects utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation Software
• Provide construction support services as needed.
• Complete assignments independently with minimal supervision
• Collaborate with staff within the transportation group and across various other disciplines on larger projects.
• Delegate tasks to staff engineers and oversee their work.
• Monitoring of the project schedule, budget, and staffing needs
• Actively participate in client contact and communications
• Work with Regional and Department management on proposals and business development as needed.

Compensation and Benefits

As a member of our highly collaborative team, we provide you with a flexible benefits package that reflects our respect for your workplace contributions, professional goals, and personal priorities. The personal benefits program includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Matching
• Roth 401(k) Option
• Individual and Dependent Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Wellness Programs, Flu shots, Rewards for Healthy Lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Training and Professional Development
• Opportunities for Community Outreach Through Internal Networks
• Personal Time Off Program (PTO)
• Transit/Parking Program
• Monthly Cell Phone Stipend
• Flexible Summer Work Schedules
• Aflac
• Discount Tickets: Tickets At Work, LifeMart, and Staples Work Wins
• Credit Union
• Verizon Wireless Discount
• Dry Cleaning Service
• Corporate Events, Outings & Activities