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 Associates? At Fisher Associates, we believe in cultivating our gifts to create a legacy of infrastructure that improves the quality of life. Our work shapes communities, enhances sustainability, and creates meaningful connections that last for generations.

• Be Heard, Be Valued – We foster an inclusive culture where leadership welcomes your ideas and feedback.
• Collaborate & Innovate – Work with a highly skilled, multidisciplinary team on diverse and impactful projects.
• Career Growth – Advance with clearly defined career paths, tuition assistance, and ongoing training.
• Work-Life Balance – Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, optional half-day Fridays, and generous PTO.
• Competitive Benefits – We offer a robust benefits package including immediate 401(k) enrollment with annual company contributions, comprehensive health insurance options and company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Give Back & Grow – Volunteer with local nonprofits through our Community Impact Committee and develop professionally with Fisher Minds—just a couple of the many ways you can get involved to engage, connect, and thrive with us!

Join us in shaping the future—where your work truly makes a difference.

Who We Are: Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C, is a multidisciplinary design services firm headquartered in Rochester, NY, with eight locations nationwide. The firm provides civil/site engineering, transportation engineering, electrical engineering, landscape architecture, architecture, planning, environmental, surveying, GIS, construction inspection, precast engineering and construction engineering services to public and private sector clients across numerous markets. All services are delivered through the firm’s signature “Clientship” philosophy, which emphasizes not only customized, innovative quality solutions but also an exceptional client experience driven by clear communication, deep expertise, and proactive client advocacy.

Salary Range: $110,000-$170,000 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.

Essential Functions

• 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 issue resolution.
• Maintain adequate staffing and optimize resource allocation for projects ensuring team utilization targets are met.
• Ensure technical work is completed within project budget.
• 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.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance team performance.
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to the organization's technical strategy and forecast future needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Leadership Duties:

• Effectively manage teams across multiple locations.
• Oversee and coordinate multiple projects, ensuring work is prioritized and deadlines are met.
• Set clear expectations and provide ongoing respectful performance feedback through structured and real-time communication.
• Support employee growth by facilitating career development, skill-building, and training opportunities.
• Act as a coach by guiding and inspiring t