Highway Group Manager

Highway Group Manager (Transportation Highway Group Manager – Civil Engineering) – Fisher Associates

Location: Albany, NY / Hybrid

Job Type: Full-time

Fisher Associates is hiring a Transportation Highway Group Manager, an experienced Civil Engineer to lead the technical design of impactful highway and roadway projects across Upstate New York. If you're driven by engineering excellence, mentorship, and meaningful work, this is your opportunity to grow and make a difference.

• Deliver transportation projects that improve mobility, safety, and quality of life in local communities.
• Foster a high‑performing, motivated team through clear expectations, constructive feedback, mentoring, and career development.
• Oversee the design and execution of highway engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Serve as a technical lead, guiding the team on best practices, decisions, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Implement and oversee quality control processes and conduct technical audits to ensure high standards.
• Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and cross‑functional teams.
• Ensure effective resource allocation, adequate staffing, and utilization to meet project and team goals.
• Assist in recruiting top engineering talent who align with the team’s technical excellence and company culture.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance.
• Stay current with transportation design trends and emerging technologies, integrating them into project solutions.
• Contribute to the organization’s technical strategy and help forecast future technical needs.

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering
• 8–15 years of experience in civil transportation engineering
• Professional Engineering License (PE) preferred or ability to obtain it
• Prior staff management preferred
• Proficiency in MS Office;
  Micro Station preferred
• Familiarity with NYDOT design standards preferred
• Professional performance standards aligned with Fisher’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• 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
• Highly adaptable and proactive in meeting deliverables and deadlines
• Dedicated to fostering trusting relationships through collaboration, integrity, respect, and active listening
• Curious, improvement‑minded, and always seeking better solutions
• Embrace feedback constructively and use it as an opportunity for growth

You’ll work on engaging transportation projects and experience first‑hand the positive changes you create in your own community. We offer competitive salaries and benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan
• Company‑paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Generous PTO and Paid Holidays
• Strong Work‑life Balance
• Shareholder Program
• Professional Development Opportunities and Reimbursement
• Supplemental Benefits Designed for Total Well‑being and Financial Security
• Engage with dynamic groups such as the Community Impact and Fun Committees, Fisher Minds (ERG), and the Employee Advisory Group

$110,000–$170,000 annually. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications/education, and other factors. The salary range excludes monetary value of benefits.

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 in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decisions, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information, citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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