Transportation Project Manager (Full-Time)

Experience Qualification

Extensive transportation construction experience including functional leadership of project or task teams for a construction manager, contractor, owner, developer or designer. Evidence of progressive career development and demonstrated expertise in leading transportation projects.

Main Duties

• Capable of managing multiple teams, and multiple assignments, taking projects from conception to completion.
• Actively engaged with the client, with the purpose of identifying new opportunities to expand existing work.
• Provides quality assurance reviews throughout projects.
• Prepares, monitors, and manages client project budgets.
• Responsible for setup, updates and closeout of project plans and opportunities in VantagePoint.
• Works with Accounting to ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collections.
• Actively participates in company activities, including but not limited to Area and company-wide events.

Skills and Abilities

• Expertise with MBP's diverse services.
• Initiates strategic approach to projects, marketing, and business development opportunities.
• Manages major clients, and capable of managing multiple teams and multiple assignments, taking projects from conception to completion.
• Ability to provide a team strategy to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to lead a team’s efforts to analyze and optimize internal and external processes.
• Computer skills and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications, email, Internet navigation, web-based tools and other specialized equipment.
• Able to stand and sit as needed on project work sites, climb ladders, work at heights, and work outdoors in a wide range of weather conditions.
• Ability to safely navigate construction work sites with uneven terrain.
• Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations while maintaining focus and calmness.
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills involving the ability to work cross-functionally to understand requirements, present alternatives, and recommendations.
• Strong leadership abilities and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated team-building skills.
• Able to self-direct, manage, and prioritize.
• Willing and able to deal constructively with conflicts.

Education/Knowledge

• B.S. in engineering or construction management with five years of experience in managing transportation projects.
• Specific industry-related certification, or advanced specialized technical knowledge is preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of transportation construction methods, principles of construction management, and/or project controls.
• Knowledge and demonstrated experience in project management techniques including budgeting, leadership, training, and business development.
• PE license is required.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) designation is preferred.

Supervisory

• Ability to supervise large and/or multiple teams and independently perform analytical and management tasks.

What We Offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including 100% employer-paid medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance (for individual employees), a 401(k) profit-sharing plan, a health savings account with company contributions, competitive compensation with opportunities for semi-annual bonuses, and generous paid time off.
• Tuition assistance, student loan repayment, annual gym reimbursement, pet insurance, and paid volunteer time.
• Mental health resources, company-wide wellness activities, and training and development to support your professional growth.
• MBP covers the costs associated with obtaining and maintaining certifications and licenses, such as your VDOT, NICET, DOT, CCM, and OSHA 10-hour or OSHA 30-hour certifications.
• Status: Full-time
• The base salary range for this position is $120,000.00 to $160,000.00. Actual compensation will be determined based on work location, qualifications, experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training.

Requirements

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• MBP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected status or characteristic; protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.