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.