About STV
STV is a nationally recognized leader in engineering architectural planning and program management services. For more than 100 years weve delivered innovative solutions that shape communities and improve the quality of life. Our reputation is built on technical excellence integrity and a commitment to client success.
STVs Transportation North group partners with NJDOT FHWA and regional agencies to design and deliver safe sustainable and resilient transportation systems across the Northeast. From complex highway and bridge projects to multimodal solutions we combine cutting-edge technology with deep local expertise to meet the regions most critical infrastructure needs. Our team thrives on collaboration innovation and delivering projects that make a lasting impact.
The Role
As a Senior Project Manager youll serve as the NJDOT-approved lead for complex roadway highway and bridge design projectsmanaging the full project lifecycle from preliminary design through construction completion. Youll oversee budgets schedules QA/QC NEPA coordination stakeholder engagement and staff mentorship ensuring projects meet NJDOT standards and FHWA requirements.
What Youll Do
Full project lifecycle oversight: Lead projects from preliminary engineering through final design construction documentation and construction support.
NJDOT standards compliance: Apply NJDOTs delivery process including FD guidelines manuals NEPA/FHWA procedures and QA/QC protocols.
Complex technical coordination: Manage interdisciplinary teams covering roadway bridge drainage geotechnical hydraulics utilities MOT ITS traffic signal design and ROW coordination.
Budget & schedule control: Maintain overall accountability for budget schedule scope and quality on multiple concurrent projects.
Public involvement & stakeholder engagement: Lead public outreach efforts and serve as primary liaison with NJDOT FHWA municipalities and utilities.
Construction engineering support: Oversee shop drawing reviews construction schedule monitoring and change order plan development.
Business development: Lead RFP responses and cultivate long-term client relationships.
Mentorship & leadership: Develop junior staff foster technical innovation and contribute to agency leadership.
What You Bring
Education: Bachelors degree in civil engineering (ABET-accredited).
Licensure: Active New Jersey Professional Engineer (or comity eligible).
Experience: 10 years in transportation design including at least one major NJDOT project from preliminary engineering through construction within the past 15 years.
NEPA Exposure: Demonstrated experience working within FHWAs NEPA process.
Technical proficiency: MicroStation with InRoads/OpenRoads; 3D corridor modeling; BIM; deep familiarity with NJDOT standards and manuals.
Leadership skills: Proven track record in budget/schedule control technical coordination communication negotiation and project oversight.
Why Join STV
We offer more than a jobwe offer a platform for leadership and impact:
High-profile work: Lead major NJDOT and FHWA projects that shape regional mobility.
Career growth: Opportunities to advance into operations leadership technical subject matter expert roles or strategic client/account management - You choose your path.
Professional development: Leadership training mentorship and tuition reimbursement.
Collaborative culture: Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to excellence.
Flexibility & Balance: Flexible schedules hybrid work options and generous PTO.
Community & Inclusion: Engage in sustainability initiatives volunteer work and DE&I efforts.
Ready to lead high-impact infrastructure projects Apply now and showcase how youll elevate NJDOT delivery and your career as a Senior Project Manager with STV!
Compensation Range:
$168101.50 - $224135.33Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
STV offers the following benefits Health insurance including an option with a Health Savings Account Dental insurance Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) Disability insurance Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment 401(k) Plan Retirement Counseling Employee Assistance Program Paid Time Off (16 days) Paid Holidays (8 days) Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) Continuing Education Program Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair equitable and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STVs good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors including but not limited to geography education experience and/or certifications.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Harnessing national expertise to solve local challenges, STV works with public and private sector clients to make communities better – now and for the future.