Assistant Project Manager - Traffic Engineering - Boston, MA -Taunton, MA or Westfield, MA

Description

• Serve as the liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and project teams, related to project elements, such as technical requirements, completion requirements, and billing inquiries.
• Assist in leading regular project staff meetings.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Follow established firm's goals, SOPs and QA/QC procedures and assist in the QA/QC review of technical work of other staff.
• Assist with preparation of monthly billings/project invoices.
• Prepare reports, plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits and/or designs for projects.
• Monitor project deliverable schedules and compile project status reports.
• Assist and mentor junior staff.
• Assist in project management or direction of tasks on projects and monitor project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget.
• Work closely with more senior members to learn about and assist with transportation engineering and planning work.
• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Lead in the preparation of proposals.
• Assist in developing the scope of work for projects and development of the plan to accomplish projects.
• Provide mentorship through counsel, guidance, and knowledge to junior staff as a key component to their professional development.
• Prepare client presentations and attend public meetings.
• Lead the submission of technical product for a variety of project types.
• Assist with budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and client management tasks.
• Supervise the work of project staff to ensure satisfaction of the highest professional standards.
• Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and other factors.
• Supervise the work of project personnel to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and internal services/groups/offices as necessary.
• Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, proposals, and other documentation/communications.
• Prepare and serve in a lead role on various analyses and concept design aspects of engineering projects which may include traffic studies, corridor/regional studies, safety studies, and other associated engineering services.
• Provide technical assistance in the resolution of project challenges and provide technical quality control of multiple assigned projects.

Requirements

• EIT Registration required, or alternatively, nine or more (9+) years of successful transportation engineering experience required.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects or major task elements, with transportation engineering projects strongly preferred.
• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive projects/tasks.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration or ability to receive within six (6) months strongly preferred.
• Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with the preparation of construction plans and/or studies for roadway or transportation projects.
• Experience directing tasks and performing QA/QC required.
• Knowledge of Federal and State ADA Standards and Guidelines.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Experience with the preparation of construction plans and/or studies for roadway or traffic projects required.
• Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
• Experience directing tasks and performing QA/QC.
• Work independently and with proficiency in completing technical project tasks as needed for numerous elements of a project.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Knowledge of the Department of Transportation (DOT), permitting agency and industry design, permitting and construction standards, policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficient knowledge of computer aided software such as Synchro, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, VISSIM, SIDRA, and/or BlueBeam.
• Eight or more (8+) years of professional engineering experience with an emphasis on transportation engineering or related field.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to work-related and project needs.
• Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle check or reliable form of transportation to/from the office and/or project site strongly preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
• Mobility around an office environment.
• Occasional outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance