Senior Traffic Project Manager at Fisher Associates

Roessleville, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Aug, 26

Salary

155000.0

Posted On

30 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Traffic Engineering, Safety Analysis, Civil Engineering, Budget Management, Client Relationship Management, Agency Coordination, QA/QC, Proposal Preparation, MicroStation, NYSDOT Design Standards, Transportation Planning, Stakeholder Coordination, Staffing Management, Technical Leadership, Municipal Approvals

Industry

Design Services

Description

Description Senior Traffic Project Manager - NY - Albany, NY Transportation & Civil Engineering Lead Albany-area senior traffic and transportation projects in a NYSDOT-centered market, supporting traffic engineering, safety analysis, highway and bridge-adjacent transportation work, municipal approvals, client relationships, agency coordination, and multidisciplinary project delivery across New York. Lead transportation and civil engineering projects from concept through delivery while managing teams, budgets, scope, schedule, client relationships, proposals, public processes, QA/QC, and safe, efficient mobility solutions. What You’ll Do Lead mid-to-large-scale transportation and traffic projects from setup through planning, safety analysis, design strategy, project kick-off, delivery, and closeout. Manage project budgets, scope, schedules, staffing, billing, QA/QC, client updates, agency coordination, and timely delivery of high-quality transportation deliverables. Collaborate with teams, clients, partners, stakeholders, and approving agencies to align project goals, navigate public processes, and implement municipal approvals. Prepare winning proposals, support interviews, serve as a primary client contact, and partner with Client Services to grow trusted relationships and new business opportunities. Provide clear direction, motivation, mentorship, and technical leadership while representing Fisher in professional organizations, business boards, and community activities. Requirements What We’re Looking For B.S. degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred. 10+ years of civil transportation engineering experience, including project management of DOT-funded highway, bridge, or traffic projects. Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain it. Proficiency in MS Office required; MicroStation experience preferred; familiarity with NYSDOT design standards preferred. Client relationship strength, project ownership, critical thinking, organization, sound judgment, collaboration, integrity, respect, active listening, adaptability, deadline discipline, and continuous-improvement mindset. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading traffic engineering, safety analysis, transportation planning/design, highway, bridge-adjacent, DOT-funded, or municipal infrastructure projects. Ability to manage project financials, staffing, scope, schedule, proposals, billing, QA/QC, stakeholder coordination, public processes, and closeout expectations. Comfort mentoring team members, coordinating multidisciplinary project delivery, and translating client goals into clear design strategy and executable project plans. Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate with clients, agencies, municipalities, partners, stakeholders, technical teams, and Client Services. Why Join Fisher Step into a senior traffic and transportation PM role where your leadership, client relationships, and technical judgment directly shape successful mobility outcomes. Work on meaningful transportation, traffic, highway, bridge-adjacent, safety, municipal, and community-shaping projects while growing as a trusted project leader. Join a collaborative, flexible culture built on mentorship, accessible leadership, ownership, professional development, continuous learning, work-life balance, and employee voice. Compensation + Benefits Salary range: $120,000-$155,000; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, education, location, 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, tuition assistance, strong work-life balance, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice. Location Flexibility This role is based in Albany, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Binghamton, Ithaca, or other established Fisher office locations in New York, 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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-CA1

Responsibilities

Lead mid-to-large-scale transportation and traffic projects from concept through delivery, managing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams. Serve as the primary client contact and coordinate with agencies and stakeholders to implement mobility solutions.