Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager

Description

Our Senior Civil Engineering Project Manager will be involved in helping foster livable communities in all parts of the country. Projects would range from natural surface trails to large arterial multi use paths; from Complete Streets to regional/multi-state bicycle and trail networks.

In this role, you will work on the design of a variety of sustainable transportation projects and work on projects focused on making a positive impact on communities around the Carolinas and across the country. Engineers who enjoy working closely with other disciplines will appreciate our Durham team’s multi-disciplinary approach that encourages collaboration with our planners, landscape architects, graphics designers, outreach specialists, and data analysts. If you are looking to join an innovative organization and do work that connects people to places while advancing social justice, safety, and environmental resilience, apply with Alta today!

• Mentoring staff and contributing to internal professional development and training to technical engineering team.
• Support regional leader in business development.
• Provide quality control over team deliverables
• Managing a variety of transportation projects from design through construction. Drive the success of engineering projects and provide influence to the sustainable projects we work on. Manage project budgets.
• Implementing best practices and process improvements to enhance project delivery efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide leadership and technical expertise to the Engineering team. In addition, collaborate with other disciplines (planning, landscape, data) as needed.
• Prepare schedule, budgets, and scope of services for projects.

Requirements

This position requires a combination of skills, experience and education including, but not limited to

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field of study.
• Excellent professional ethics, leadership skills, accountability, and decision-making capabilities.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license or TE (Traffic Engineer) licensure.
• Good presentation skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, MS Project or equivalent, AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, multiple simultaneous projects involving cross-functional project teams within budgetary and schedule constraints.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience preparing Plans, Specifications and Estimates packages for roadway projects and a detailed understanding of project management principles, methods and techniques.
• Experience managing large projects for both private and public clients.
• Active participation in industry-relevant professional associations and committees.
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Ability to guide staff members and manage internal team expectations.
• Experience in, and knowledge of, the field of active, non-motorized transportation.
• Exhibits strong initiative and ability to capitalize on opportunities to enhance Alta’s position in the marketplace.
• Experience with DOT and Federally funded design projects is strongly desired
• Proficiency in an enterprise-wide resource planning and project management tool.
• 12+ years of experience as a Transportation Engineer in a consulting environment or public entity; 5+ years as a Project Manager; 3+ years managing staff
• Experience using Deltek Vision.

Benefits

The pay range for this job in Durham is $120,000-$170,000 annually. Placement within the range is based upon experience, skill-sets, and qualifications.

Our Durham office is located Downtown, a thriving one square mile full with world-class restaurants and entertainment venues, and an incubator for creative thinking and innovative ideas. Destinations such as Central Park, Durham Food Hall, DPAC, and the Durham Bulls Athletic Park are just a short walk away; trend-setting trails such as the American Tobacco Trail and the upcoming Durham Rail-Trail are a short bike ride away.

Alta offers a flexible, hybrid work schedule where most employees work from home three days per week. In-office days support our collaborative culture, one of our core values.

Flexible Schedule

Our office strongly believes in a flexible culture that understands that beyond employees, we are people who may be parents, have hobbies, or need a hybrid schedule to mitigate long commutes. Our passion drives our dedication and commitment to do what we do.

• PTO: 21 days accrued annually to start
• Holidays: 11 total company paid holidays
• Additional Benefits: Wellness reimbursement up to $800 annually, Alta Gets Around benefit of up to $900 annually, 5-year travel award, and professional development opportunities
• Medical: PPO or HSA medical plans
• Life Insurance: Alta pays 100% of the premium for life and AD&D, equal to your base compensation
• 401(k): Alta provides a match up to 3%
• Paid Parental Leave/Short-Term Disability

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance