LaBella Associates is currently seeking a Senior Highway Engineer in one of our New York office locations to manage transportation projects, manage relationships with existing clients and work with market leadership to develop new clients. LaBella’s New York office locations include Buffalo, Rochester, and Syracuse. The successful candidate must be technically astute in transportation engineering and have a proven background of management leadership on transportation projects. This role will often include working as a technical specialist or project manager on mid to large size projects.
Duties
- Manages and oversees their assigned projects.
- Participates in, and conducts business development activities, including organizing and/or attending meetings with clients.
- Prepares and coordinates proposal efforts to secure work.
- Performs technical discipline tasks including research, reports, design, specification and plan preparation to ensure the most efficient and cost-effective execution of assigned projects.
- \Actively manages project scope, schedule and budget. Serves as the primary client liaison to bring the schedule, budgets and scope of work to completion and to the client’s satisfaction.
- Develops and enhances key client relationships and serves as one of the primary company contacts.
- Manages and develops junior and mid-level staff.
Salary Range: $150,000 - $195,000 per year
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required; Master’s degree a plus.
- 15+ years of transportation/Project Manager Experience.
- NY PE license is required. Additional State licenses and accreditations is a plus.
- Experience on NYSDOT, NYSTA, and Local Federal Aid projects.
- Established relationships within the industry required.
- Possesses strong business development skills.
- Demonstrates strong project management qualities and excellent knowledge of project management processes.
- Experience with putting together winning proposals and delivering presentations for new work.
- An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and interpersonal relationships skills.
Benefits
Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
- Flexible Work Schedule
- Health/Dental Insurance
- 401k Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short & Long Term Disability
- Profit Sharing
- Paid Time Off
- Leadership Development Program
- Fitness Reimbursement
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Referral Bonus Program
- Wellness Program
- Team Building Events
- Community Service Events
LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.
LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
- 15+ years of transportation/Project Manager Experience
- NY PE license
- Experience on NYSDOT, NYSTA, and Local Federal Aid projects
- Established relationships within the industry
- Strong business development skills
- Strong project management experience
- Experience assembling proposals and delivering presentations
What We Do
LaBella Associates is an international Architecture, Engineering, Environmental and Planning firm.
