Transportation Department Manager at Passero Associates

Rochester, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Jun, 26

Salary

155000.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Leadership, Operational Leadership, Project Delivery, Financial Performance, Multimodal Planning, Technical Excellence, Client Relationship Management, Traffic Studies, Corridor Planning, Safety Evaluations, Signal Design, System Design, Advanced Modeling, Business Development, Staff Mentoring, Stakeholder Engagement

Industry

Design Services

Description

We are seeking a Transportation Department Manager / Senior Transportation Engineer/Planner to join our Rochester, NY office to lead our growing transportation practice. This senior leadership role is ideal for a proven transportation engineering/planning professional ready to guide a department, shape strategy, and strengthen client relationships while overseeing a diverse portfolio of traffic impact and transportation planning studies. Key Responsibilities * Provide strategic and operational leadership for the Transportation Department * Oversee project delivery, quality, staffing, and financial performance * Guide major transportation engineering and multimodal planning initiatives * Champion innovation, technical excellence, and emerging industry technologies * Build and maintain strong relationships with municipal, regional, and state partners (NYSDOT experience is a plus) * Lead and review traffic studies, corridor planning, safety evaluations, and signal/system design * Oversee advanced modeling (Synchro, SIDRA, HCS, etc.) and ensure best practices across the team * Mentor and grow department staff, supporting career development and technical expertise * Drive business development efforts, including proposals, pursuits, and strategic outreach * Represent us as a subject matter expert at meetings, stakeholder sessions, and industry events Qualifications & Experience * Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field (advanced degree a plus) * 15+ years of progressive transportation engineering/planning experience * Active PE license (NY preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months) * Strong background in traffic operations, safety, multimodal planning, and impact analyses * Proven leadership experience managing teams, projects, and client relationships * Excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering meaningful mobility solutions EOE/AA - Minority/Female/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Disability/ Veteran. We are committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to better serve our clients, our people, and the community.

Responsibilities

The manager will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Transportation Department, overseeing project delivery, quality, staffing, and financial performance while guiding major engineering and planning initiatives. Key duties include leading traffic studies, safety evaluations, signal design, and overseeing advanced modeling practices.