Senior Roadway Project Manager

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

• Resolves a variety of complex problems, (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
• Experience with MicroStation and GeoPAK design software.
• Prepare written technical proposals, assemble teams to meet client criteria, and develop professional relationships.
• Organizes a team of designers, CADD technicians and project engineers.
• Serves as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
• Coordinates activities of engineers, and technicians to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
• Responsible for project delivery of complete transportation design packages including coordination/oversight of multiple design disciplines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the project(s), including technical staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Develop and communicate the Project Management Plan for the project, outlining project objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Maintain project schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or conflicts to minimize impact on project timelines.
• Define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control measures as needed to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.
• Uphold high-quality standards throughout project execution, overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Employ strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open communication and addressing client concerns or inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and project team members to drive project success and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Identify and mitigate risks for project(s) and project team(s).
• Knowledge and experience with different project delivery methods and how to deliver successfully.
• Mentor Project Managers at lower levels to assist in their training and development.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures. Ensure projects fulfill Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
• Negotiate contract terms, scope and fees with a client/subconsultant. Develop contracts for clients/ subconsultants.
• Report monthly proposal/business development results to Practice Leader. Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target (70%-80% typical).
• Chart and provide project performance results. Deliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters. Prepare and submit monthly project completion report.
• Prepare inter-practice agreements and/or outside subcontracts as required. Prepare monthly progress reports for all projects and be able to discuss in monthly Project Review Meetings.
• Responsible for project cash management (WIP/AR) and providing comments to Finance and Operations monthly. Set-up new projects and provide weekly new project data to the practice leader.
• Search for ways to improve efficiency while lowering project cost.
• Participate in project opportunity evaluations, consultant selections, and the preparation of qualification/experience statements. Identify new business opportunities, coordinate and participate in project presentations to clients and other external groups, develop and organize proposal teams, and promote KCI’s capabilities among existing and prospective clients.
• Avoid involvement in project closeout with an overall project write up and pictures of completed project for marketing/resume use.
• Be involved in at least one industry and/or community organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the project(s), including technical staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure timely and successful project completion.
• Develop and communicate the Project Management Plan for the project, outlining project objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Maintain project schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or conflicts to minimize impact on project timelines.
• Define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control measures as needed to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.
• Uphold high-quality standards throughout project execution, overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
• Employ strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open communication and addressing client concerns or inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and project team members to drive project success and foster a collaborative working environment.
• Identify and mitigate risks for project(s) and project team(s).
• Knowledge and experience with different project delivery methods and how to deliver successfully.
• Mentor Project Managers at lower levels to assist in their training and development.
• Comply with all KCI policies and procedures. Ensure projects fulfill Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
• Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
• Negotiate contract terms, scope and fees with a client/subconsultant. Develop contracts for clients/ subconsultants.
• Report monthly proposal/business development results to Practice Leader. Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target (70%-80% typical).
• Chart and provide project performance results. Deliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.
• Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters. Prepare and submit monthly project completion report.
• Prepare inter-practice agreements and/or outside subcontracts as required. Prepare monthly progress reports for all projects and be able to discuss in monthly Project Review Meetings.
• Responsible for project cash management (WIP/AR) and providing comments to Finance and Operations monthly. Set-up new projects and provide weekly new project data to the practice leader.
• Search for ways to improve efficiency while lowering project cost.
• Participate in project opportunity evaluations, consultant selections, and the preparation of qualification/experience statements. Identify new business opportunities, coordinate and participate in project presentations to clients and other external groups, develop and organize proposal teams, and promote KCI’s capabilities among existing and prospective clients.
• Avoid involvement in project closeout with an overall project write up and pictures of completed project for marketing/resume use.
• Be involved in at least one industry and/or community organization.