Senior Roadway Engineer

Project Management Responsibilities

• Delivers scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety and profitability of all projects or portfolios managed.
• Plans and manages projects of high value with high risk profiles or a portfolio of multiple projects.
• Directly manages over $3 million per year of total billings and portfolios of higher value.
• Projects managed are typically time-sensitive, unique and /or very complex, of significant magnitude, scope, and difficulty.
• Develops project schedules, cost budgets and understands and analyzes the financial data.
• Works closely with Project Controls staff to monitor and control project cost and billings to meet budget profit, to analyze project and portfolio performance data on an on-going basis, and to develop recovery plans as needed.
• Has in-depth understanding of project and/or portfolio goals, drivers, strategies, risks, and opportunities.
• Understands the company’s businesses, competing projects or portfolios, and profit impact of decisions.

Business Development Responsibilities

• Serves as a primary seller/doer for a client or group and leads significant business development pursuits.
• Serves as senior company representative to the client, in the community and with contractors.
• Provides guidance and oversight for significant projects or a portfolio of client projects managed by multiple PMs.
• Led contract negotiations with clients, with assistance from senior management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Assembles and leads large project teams covering several specialties with staff from more than one office and work in several locations.
• Serves as mentor to all levels of PMs.

Experience

• Minimum of 15 years of total engineering or technical experience, with at least 10 of those years serving as a Project Manager leading and directing projects or portfolios, preferably with an engineering consulting organization or similar professional services firm.
• Demonstrated track record of external customer engagements and building and maintaining successful client relationships.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering or applicable technical discipline is required.
• Advanced technical degree or MBA is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated mastery of fundamental project management skills and use of PM advanced techniques and practices to increase productivity, efficiency and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn GAI-specific project management procedures and requirements.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification is preferred or desire to obtain.

Communication Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to collaborate and communicate with and garner support from key stakeholders and staff.
• Able to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical reports and procedures, and governmental regulations.
• Able to write reports and other business correspondence.
• Able to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

Mathematical Skills

• Required mathematical skills are commensurate with the technical or engineering discipline practiced (e.g., engineering calculations, design, etc.).
• Demonstrated mastery of fundamental project management financial concepts, including developing pricing, cost budget monitoring, calculating profit, etc.

Computer Skills

• In-depth understanding of software as needed to successfully perform the duties described here, including MS Office Suite applications and software, CAD programs, document management systems, database software, HR Systems, internet software, and reporting tools related to databases.
• Relevant professional license or certification in applicable technical discipline is required (PE, PLS, PG, RLA, etc.).
• Experience with Deltek for Professional Services as a Project Management / Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Platform, including Client Relationship Management applications is preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Must be able to travel to GAI and client office locations as needed. Travel requirement is estimated at up to 25%.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

Why GAI

• At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve.
• Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S., and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets.
• Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve.
• Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire).
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays.
• 401k company match.