Senior Project Manager - Traffic Engineering - Richmond, VA

Description

• Serve as liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on project issues including technical requirements, completion requirements, and billing inquiries.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and lead major submission on large projects.
• Prepare client presentations and attend public meetings,
• Assist with various traffic engineering studies including impact studies; feasibility assessments; corridor studies; intersection analyses; access and circulation studies.
• Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems and provide technical quality control of multiple assigned projects.
• Lead regular project staff meetings.
• Manage projects or direction of transportation tasks on projects and monitor project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget.
• Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies, acting as primary client contact on assigned projects and maintaining client satisfaction.
• Assist in definition of scope of assigned transportation projects and develop plan to accomplish projects.
• Provide mentorship through counsel, guidance, and knowledge to junior staff as a key component to the development of future Project and Senior Project Managers.
• Assist with budgeting, staffing, scheduling and client management tasks.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• 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.
• Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Provide oversight and direction for one or more specific business processes or functions.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and other factors.
• Support other disciplines with transportation engineering expertise.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules and compile project status reports.
• Supervise work of project staff to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.
• Review job cost sheets, assist with preparation of monthly billings/project invoices, and ensure assigned projects stay with budget.

Requirements

• Ten or more (10+) years of professional engineering experience with an emphasis on transportation engineering or related field.
• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
• 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.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Proficient knowledge of computer aided software such as Synchro, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, VISSIM, SIDRA, and BlueBeam.
• 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.
• Familiarity with Department of Transportation (DOT), permitting agency and industry design, permitting and construction standards, policies and procedures.
• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
• Knowledge of Federal and State ADA Standards and Guidelines.
• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading professional engineering projects with transportation engineering projects required.
• Experience with transportation strongly preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude with a strong work ethic.
• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• Design-Build and Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) experience preferred.
• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
• Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
• 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.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• EIT Registration required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

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