Senior Project Manager - Civil Engineering Firm

Job Description

Job DescriptionSenior Project Manager - (Transportation) Civil Engineering Firm
Location: Worcester, MA in-office
Salary: Competitive compensation, based on experience

Overview

An established and growing civil engineering consultancy is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to help lead and expand its Worcester, MA office. This strategic hire will work closely with the office lead to scale the transportation practice, manage project delivery, and mentor an established engineering team. The company offers a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with a strong regional presence and a culture that values initiative, leadership, and client relationships. This is a standout opportunity for a transportation professional ready to step into a broader leadership role.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you’ll take charge of transportation design projects from concept through completion. Reporting to the office lead, you’ll manage a team of engineers and play a key role in business development, client engagement, and project delivery. Success in this role looks like growing the local team, delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions, and deepening client relationships across public and private sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of transportation engineers across all phases of project lifecycle

• Oversee delivery of transportation and highway design projects, ensuring quality, budget, and schedule alignment

• Serve as a key client contact for project delivery and business development activities

• Mentor junior staff and foster technical growth across the team

• Perform quality assurance/quality control reviews on plans, reports, and technical documentation

• Manage contracts, budgets, invoicing, and resource allocation

• Facilitate stakeholder meetings and represent the firm in public forums

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required

• 10–15+ years of experience in transportation/highway design

• Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

• Proficiency with AASHTO and MassDOT design standards

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

• Motivated self-starter with strong time management and autonomy

Location

Worcester, MA. In-office presence expected for team collaboration and client engagement.

Salary

Competitive compensation based on experience, with opportunity for leadership and long-term growth.