Highway Group Manager

Description

We are seeking a dynamic Highway Technical Group Manager to lead a team of highway engineers to success! In this key role, you will oversee all technical activities related to highway design, ensuring projects are completed efficiently and contribute to our organization’s goals. Combining technical expertise in highway engineering with strong leadership, you will manage a high-performing team, allocate resources, and drive strategic planning. You will stay ahead of emerging technologies, maintain work quality and security, and tackle challenges in highway infrastructure with innovation.

If you are ready to make a lasting impact and help our technical initiatives thrive, we want to hear from you!

Why Fisher?

• Be Heard, Be Valued – We foster an inclusive culture where leadership welcomes and encourages your ideas and feedback.
• Collaborate & Innovate – Work with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team on diverse and exciting projects.
• Career Growth – Advance with clearly defined career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing training.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a flexible hybrid work schedule, optional half day Fridays and generous PTO.
• Competitive Benefits – Immediate 401k enrollment with annual company contributions, company-paid life and long-term disability insurance, and a robust benefits package.
• Community Impact – Make a tangible difference and improve the quality of life through projects that improve equity, access, and sustainability.

Who We Are:

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C. is a full-service consulting engineering and professional services firm specializing in Transportation, Land Development, and Energy. With eight offices across NY, PA, and TX, we offer expertise in landscape architecture, planning, engineering, environmental, survey, GIS, and construction representation.

Ready to Drive the Future?

Join a company that values your expertise and is dedicated to innovation and a culture of growth and appreciation. Apply now and take your career to the next level with Fisher Associates!

Salary Range: $100,000-$155,000 annually

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.

The primary function of this role is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Oversee the development, design, and execution of highway engineering projects, ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and client requirements.
• Serve as the technical expert and guide the team on best practices and decisions.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Troubleshoot and assist with technical issues as needed.
• Ensure adequate staffing and optimize resource allocation for projects.
• Assist in staff recruitment and ensure team utilization targets are met.
• Maintain effective communication with project managers, clients, and other departments.
• Document technical processes and collaborate with stakeholders as needed.
• Implement and oversee quality control processes, ensuring high standards.
• Conduct technical audits to verify adherence to quality processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance.
• Contribute to the organization's technical strategy and forecast future needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Leadership Duties:

• Ability to manage a team across geographies where we have staff.
• Oversee the work of teams on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Coordinate and prioritize work of direct reports and team members.
• Set clear expectations and deadlines.
• Engage in both scheduled and in-the-moment communication with direct reports to evaluate performance, set and monitor goals, provide clear and respectful feedback.
• Participates in conversations with employees to understand career goals, determine career paths, skill set development plans and training/learning opportunities.
• Act as a coach by consistently counseling others in an inspiring way to develop skills to enhance their productivity or overcome challenges; does not criticize others or solve their problems for them.
• Act as a mentor by consistently sharing their knowledge and experience and providing advice and direction to others to help them progress in their careers.
• Able to critically think through complex business problems, align solutions with corporate goals and plan for the future.

Requirements

Education & Experience

• B.S./B.A. degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 8-15 years of professional experience
• Professional licensure or ability to obtain licensure as appropriate for department or expertise
• Prior staff management experience is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Model standards for professional performance in accordance with the company’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships adhering to the Fisher Clientship philosophy.
• Consistently seek to improve and demonstrate high-quality work at all levels.
• Collaborate effectively at all levels; treat coworkers, clients, and vendors with respect in all interactions; seek to listen effectively, understand others, and build trust.
• Own and accept responsibility for results.
• Honest, transparent, and trustworthy.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to learn.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate sound judgement.
• Excellent and professional communication skills both written and verbal.
• Excellent organizational, project management and time management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Exhibit flexibility with assignments, workflow, or project changes.
• Listen and respond to feedback in a positive manner.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Fisher Associates does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin (including ancestry), religion, gender or sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), disability, reproductive health decision making (including, but not limited to, the decision to use or access a particular drug, device, or medical service), marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, military status, unemployment status, genetic information (including genetic characteristics), citizenship or immigration status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

Salary : $100,000 - $155,000