Job Description

Infrastructure + Mobility Group Manager-NY

Transportation Engineering | Project Delivery | People Leadership

Lead high-performing teams. Deliver meaningful infrastructure. Shape how communities move.

Fisher Associates is seeking an experienced project manager to lead project delivery and people management for transportation planning and design projects across Upstate New York and the Hudson Valley. This senior leadership role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a strong background in transportation engineering, who is ready to step into a visible role focused on project management, team leadership, and client relationships.

In this role, you will manage and mentor Project Managers, oversee project performance, and directly manage select projects while ensuring the successful delivery of transportation projects for clients such as NYSDOT and local municipalities. You will set direction, balance workloads, support professional development, and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in alignment with client expectations.

If you are ready to advance your transportation leadership career and make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and start the conversation with us.

About Fisher Associates

At Fisher Associates, we are a multidisciplinary design services firm with nine locations nationwide, empowering our teams to drive meaningful change through their work. Our services span civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental services, land surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast, and construction engineering, each offering opportunities to shape communities and improve lives.

What You’ll Do as an Infrastructure + Mobility Group Manager

• Lead and grow a collaborative, high-performing team aligned with the firm’s mission, values, and commitment to design excellence.
• Provide hands-on leadership that empowers Project Managers, supports professional development, and fosters accountability and engagement across locations.
• Position the Infrastructure + Mobility group for long-term success through strong team morale, consistent performance, and sustainable growth.
• Oversee transportation projects, ensuring clear priorities and delivery on time, on budget, aligned with scope and quality expectations.
• Effectively manage project financials, staffing, and schedules while proactively resolving technical, schedule, or budget challenges.
• Serve as primary client contact, building trusted relationships and delivering exceptional service to public and private sector clients.
• Contribute to business planning and proactively drive new work with existing and prospective clients.
• Lead proposal development and participate in interviews, promoting Fisher’s design capabilities and market presence.
• Mentor, coach, and set expectations for staff while supporting performance and career development.
• Navigate and support complex public processes and municipal approvals related to transportation projects.
• Represent Fisher in professional organizations and community activities to strengthen visibility and industry relationships.

Requirements

What You Bring, Your Expertise as an Infrastructure + Mobility Group Manager

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 15+ years minimum in transportation, roadway, or highway engineering
• Professional Engineering License (PE)
• 5 years minimum of project management experience
• Strong financial acumen, with the ability to use dashboards, metrics, and data to drive performance, accountability, and results.
• Familiarity with NYSDOTdesign standards required
• Prior experience successfully managing and leading a team
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Proven client relationship and business development success in the transportation sector
• Proficiency in MS Office; Experience with MicroStation preferred
• Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening
• Proven ability to deliver quality work through critical thinking, problem-solving, and sound judgment
• Driven to own projects, prioritize effectively, and thrive in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment
• Superior organizational and planning skills with keen attention to detail
• Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines
• Curious, improvement-minded, and always seeking better solutions
• Embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth

Why You’ll Love Working at Fisher

• You are empowered to deliver results through collaboration, trust, and ownership.
• Your voice matters shaping decisions in an inclusive and transparent culture.
• Your growth as a leader is a priority, supported by clear career paths and continuous learning.
• You thrive in a positive culture that celebrates wins and keeps work fun and enjoyable.
• Your leadership journey focuses on developing, coaching, and empowering high-performing teams.
• Your success is supported by a flexible work environment so you can thrive professionally and personally.
• You are empowered to achieve exceptional results through collaboration and ownership.

What We Offer

Your Impact Matters, Your Career Thrives. Work on engaging transportation projects and experience first-hand the positive changes you create in your own community. Engage in diverse and challenging project opportunities that will help you grow and advance your career. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work-life Balance
• Shareholder Opportunity
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well-being and Financial Security
• Engage with a variety of employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Salary Range $150,000-$191,000

Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range is not necessarily reflective of the actual total compensation that may be earned nor promises any specific pay for any specific employee. Salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected, valued, and empowered to thrive. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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