Project Manager/Senior Roadway Design Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Confirms the project scope and requirements with the client and other stakeholders, working with the Client Relationship Manager (CRM) or Operations Director as needed
• Ensures contracts are fully executed by the appropriate Principal
• Helps develop a financial plan for the project by preparing the proposal letter; works with CRM, Department Head, or Operations Director as applicable
• Aids in developing the project staffing plan and preliminary man-hour budget with the Senior Project Manager (PM), CRM, Department Head, or Operations Director as applicable
• Serves as the primary contact between the SSR project team and the client
• Attends meetings with owners, clients, and architects; facilitates communication between clients and the project team; documents important issues
• Maintains a profit variance of +/- 5% for the project
• Monitors project budget and schedules work in accordance with man-hour budgets; recognizes how the hours charged to the project impact the revenue and projections
• Identifies and administers fees for additional services as needed
• Prepares and implements a proactive Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) plan for projects
• Manages the Construction Administration (CA) process to ensure building systems are installed consistent with the design and predetermined quality standards
• Supervises the job close out process to ensure documentation, filings, and project debriefs are complete
• Works alongside and engages with the Senior PM, CRM, or Location Leader to increase knowledge of project scope, budgeting, and revenue projections
• Participates in internal and external training and other educational opportunities to obtain knowledge in necessary technical areas; exhibits competency in their own technical discipline

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or applicable field from an ABET accredited college with four years of relevant experience in transportation design and analysis
• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer
• Five years’ experience in project management/execution with an understanding of standard project management processes/procedures
• TDOT Experience
• LPA experience (Local Programs Administration)
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, while being capable of interacting effectively with in-house design staff and client staff at all levels
• A proven track record of accomplishments as a project manager or engineer on transportation projects and be capable of supervising and directing a team of engineers, subconsultants, and vendors as necessary to complete the project
• Working knowledge of Excel including macros
• Self-starter with strong attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task while working on numerous projects simultaneously at various stages of completion
• Possess and able to maintain a valid driver’s license
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office, MS Project required