Project Manager - Traffic Services

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the State DOT Client Center’s business plan that aligns with the firm’s strategic plan and annual performance objectives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Projects, Client Service Leaders (CSLs), and Marketing for the development and execution of client marketing plans, pursuit strategies, teaming agreements, proposals, and interviews.
• Effectively perform project management functions including but not limited to: Developing proposals and negotiating contracts.
• Developing and monitoring project schedules, budgets, billing, and collections.
• Providing technical oversight of projects to adhere to Barge’s Quality Program.
• Facilitating external and internal meetings during all project phases; and managing changes in scope and/or level of effort over the life of projects.
• Develop conceptual traffic design solutions in response to client goals and objectives.
• Collaborate with technical discipline leaders to develop reports, designs, plans, and/or specifications for projects.
• Provide direction and supervision to assigned staff to ensure effective management of workload, performance, and professional development.
• Work with the Director of Projects to ensure that key skillsets and capabilities are in place to support current operational needs.
• Collaborate with other departments to allocate resources on a firmwide basis and to share talent and work across the firm.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• P.E. candidates are highly preferred, but PMP candidates without a P.E. but with the same technical skills will also be considered.
• 10 – 15 years of related experience in traffic design/project management.
• Experience working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT) and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT).
• Strong design and technical credibility.
• Excellent oral, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Able to effectively manage concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Strong teambuilding skills.