Roadway/Transportation Project Manager

Position Summary

Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including; planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee
• Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Manage subconsultants
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in office’s project financial status meetings
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews
• Cookordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality outcome
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Skilled with Bentley MicroStation and associated design software
• Familiar with Open Roads Designer Software

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer License
• 10+ years’ experience in developing roadway/highway plans

Preferred Experience

• CAPM or PMP
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Project management and business development experience
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time
• Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking
• Lights and temperatures are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment
• Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions
• Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed