Transportation Highway Group Technical Manager — Upstate New York

A well-established, nationally recognised civil engineering consultancy is growing its highway transportation practice across Upstate New York and is looking for a senior Technical Manager to help lead that growth.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced engineer who wants real technical ownership — guiding a high-performing team, driving quality, and shaping the future of a practice with a strong NYSDOT and municipal client base already in place.

What you'll do

Lead senior technical delivery across highway and roadway design projects for NYSDOT and municipal clients across Upstate NY
Serve as the technical lead on design decisions, QC processes, and compliance with state and industry standards
Mentor and develop a growing engineering team through feedback, career development, and hands-on guidance
Manage resource allocation, staffing, and utilisation across multiple projects
Coordinate with project managers, clients, and regulatory agencies
Contribute to technical strategy, continuous improvement initiatives, and future capability planning

What you'll bring

10+ years of highway and roadway engineering design experience
Direct NYSDOT project experience and a track record of delivering to quality and compliance standards
Proven technical leadership or engineering management experience
B.S. in Civil Engineering and a PE license (preferred or ability to obtain)
Strong communication skills and a strategic, team-first mindset

What's on offer

Competitive base salary depending on experience
Shareholders program — a genuine equity stake in the firm
Hybrid schedule across any Upstate NY office location
Medical, Dental & Vision, 401(k), company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
Generous PTO, paid holidays, and parental leave
Professional development reimbursement
Supplemental well-being and financial benefits

Interested, or just want a confidential conversation about it? Send me a message — happy to share more in private.

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