Sr Project Manager - ITS/Utility Construction

Responsibilities

• Initiates project kick-off, plans, executes, monitors and controls, and closes projects.
• Manages the financial performance of project delivery.
• Builds and maintains project schedules per project requirements.
• Prepares, implements, and monitors schedule and cost controls.
• Defines customer requirements and manages customer relationships.
• Serves or leads business development activities, including team development, proposal management, and pricing estimates.
• Demonstrates understanding of business objectives and priorities.
• Ensures quality assurance for project deliverables and processes.
• Manages projects to ensure: Deliverables meet quality standards and stakeholder expectations, Projects are delivered on time, within budget, and efficiently, Deliverables are deployed and transitioned smoothly to agencies.
• Compliance with TransCore policies, standards, and best practices.
• O&M projects meet contractual obligations.
• Prepares project plans to guide execution toward successful completion.
• Communicates project information, including approach, progress, forecasts, and issues, to stakeholders.
• Led internal and external project meetings, ensuring clarity of roles and expectations.
• Provides guidance on best practices and standards.
• Makes sure team progress, identifies blockers, and facilitates training as needed.
• Reviews project proposals or plans to determine timelines, funding, procedures, staffing, and resource allocation.
• Defines and tracks project metrics, implementing corrective actions when necessary.
• Reports project status to senior management and prepares required reports.
• Confers with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve issues.
• Assigns tasks to optimize team performance and procure necessary resources.
• Identifies and mitigates risks proactively.
• Manages project teams by tracking performance, providing feedback, and motivating staff.
• Administers relevant subcontract agreements.
• Collaborates with project personnel to provide technical advice and resolve issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 10–13 years of related experience (including at least 4 years in management), or equivalent combination of education and 18–21 years of related experience (including at least 4 years in management).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Advanced project management capabilities.
• Strategic planning and risk management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management tools such as MS Project and Smartsheet.
• Excellent communication skills for internal teams and client interactions.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.