Roadway Design Engineer - Project Manager

Essential Functions

• Responsible for scope, fees, and the profitability of individual projects as well as a portfolio of projects.
• Point person and firm’s contact with clients while functioning as project manager.
• Aids in new sales with clients for which they are managing projects.
• Guides and coordinates all internal LJB transportation disciplines, with sub-consultants, and clients.
• Has a basic understanding of what the other transportation disciplines do and what they require as part of specific projects.
• Responsible for the nine knowledge areas, according to the Project Management Institute (PMI), that are associated with each phase of the project they are managing including:
• Project Integration Management
• Project Scope Management
• Project Time Management
• Project Cost Management
• Project Quality Management
• Project Human Resource Management
• Project Communications Management
• Project Risk Management
• Project Procurement Management
• Assists the Deputy Operations Manager in maintaining PM best practices.
• On larger projects, PM may or may not be involved directly in the design.
• Apprise Deputy Operations Manager of employee performance on particular projects.
• Provide information to Deputy Operations Manager on future projects so they can manage staffing.
• Assist in informal development of other employees.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• P.E. license required, Ohio PE is preferred.
• Successful candidates will be expected to get their OH PE within the first year of hire.
• At least 10 years of experience in consulting or engineering.
• Experience working on DOT design projects is required, experience with multiple DOTs is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5 years of project management experience is preferred.
• Deltek Vantagepoint or similar CRM and Project Management software experience.
• MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil-3D software experience.

Core Skills

• Client Relationship Management and Business Development Support.
• Leadership, Mentorship, and Cross-Functional Team Collaboration.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.