Senior Project Manager - Transportation Design/Schematic Design

About the role

Will manage, coordinate and execute the roadway/bridge design work assigned to the Houston, TX office. Responsible for project management, development and maintenance of schedules and budgets, establishing and maintaining owner and contractor relations. Will oversee business development, fee negotiations, contract review and strategic business planning for transportation projects.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of design and design management experience on transportation projects including Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)
• Texas Licensed Professional Engineer, or eligible for licensure within 6 months
• Knowledge of roadway, drainage and structures design
• Familiarity with software used for preliminary and final design and PS&E preparation for urban & rural freeways, toll roads, FM & SH roads, County roads and city streets
• Familiarity with TxDOT Roadway Design Manual and Hydraulic Design Manual, City of Houston design criteria, Harris County design criteria, and Harris County Flood Control District design criteria
• Experience with MicroStation required; GIS preferred; OpenRoads Designer experience a plus
• TxDOT pre‑certification in Roadway Design, Drainage Design, Structures categories (pre‑certification in all other categories a plus)
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite
• Good communication skills and ability to work with a team

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple ongoing projects
• Financial performance & quality of work for all assigned projects
• Prepare monthly client invoices
• Assure standardized project setup
• Assure CADD Manual adherence
• Perform reviews of contract drawings and specifications to ensure design correctness, constructability and adherence to Quality Management Policy (with Quality Manager)
• Assure assigned projects are properly staffed to meet schedule, budget and quality
• Assure staff assignments are commensurate with job description, level of experience and enhance professional growth
• Identify potential new staff hires
• Promote a harmonious working atmosphere within the office
• Identify marketing pursuits with assistance of Design PMs & TxDOT Practice Leader
• Develop relationship with client staff
• Prepare scope of work & fee proposals for assigned projects
• Prepare sub‑consultant agreements
• Assist with annual Business Plan
• Authority: assign work to staff that report to this position
• Approve time sheets, PTO, Expense Reports
• Prepare Performance Evaluations for direct‑report staff
• Recommend end‑of‑year salary adjustments, bonuses & promotions
• Recommend to the president hiring of new staff and termination of existing staff

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Lucrative PTO plan