Civil Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Traffic Analysis and Planning

Timmons Group • Roanoke, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Civil Project Manager/Senior Project Manager to join its Traffic Analysis and Planning Group in the Roanoke, Virginia office. The role manages assigned projects and develops strong client relationships. The Project Manager is responsible for marketing and business development, technical quality, profitability, schedules, coordination of project staff, client communications, negotiating scopes and fees, billing, and assisting with fee collection when needed. The position also involves maintaining client relationships, cross-selling Timmons Group services, and communicating with the Office Manager and Transportation Group Leader. The successful candidate can manage several mid-sized projects, multiple small projects, or a single larger project simultaneously.

The position requires a bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related scientific area, or equivalent work experience. Professional registration such as P.E. or PTOE is preferred. Ideal candidates have 8 to 10 years of experience in roadway design, traffic, and transportation engineering, including work for VDOT and/or local governments in Virginia. Candidates should understand project accounting, manage schedules and budgets across multiple projects, have experience in marketing and supervising technical work, and be familiar with relevant technical and office software, including MicroStation and traffic analysis software packages. Successful candidates communicate effectively, maintain professional relationships, support colleagues, and are high-energy, creative, flexible, patient self-starters comfortable working at a dynamic pace.

Timmons Group describes itself as a full-service engineering and technology firm with 22 offices across the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and South Central United States. Its services include civil engineering, environmental services, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying. The company emphasizes career development, resources, technology, and culture, and states its commitment to equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related scientific area, or equivalent work experience.
• 8 to 10 years of experience in roadway design, traffic, and transportation engineering is identified as ideal.
• Experience with projects for VDOT and/or local governments in Virginia is identified as ideal.
• Thorough understanding of project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage schedules and budgets for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in marketing and supervision of technical work performed by others.
• Working knowledge of technical and office support software needed for the position, including MicroStation and/or traffic analysis software packages such as Synchro, SimTraffic, Trans Modeler, and VISSIM.
• Professional attitude toward clients and internal staff, effective communication, professional working relationships, and willingness to help others meet critical deadlines.
• Commitment to the company's Vision, Mission, and Shared Values.

Nice To Haves

• Professional registration (P.E., PTOE, etc.) in one or more states where Timmons Group conducts business.
• Experience in roadway design, traffic, and transportation engineering, including projects for VDOT and/or local governments in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned projects successfully and develop strong client relationships.
• Handle marketing and business development, technical quality, project profitability, schedules, and project staff coordination.
• Manage client communications, negotiate scopes and fees, oversee billing, and assist with fee collection when required.
• Maintain strong relationships with clients and cross-sell Timmons Group services beyond the candidate's direct professional expertise.
• Maintain ongoing communications with the Office Manager and Transportation Group Leader.
• Manage several mid-sized projects, multiple small projects, or a single larger project simultaneously.
• Manage project accounting, schedules, and budgets across multiple projects.
• Market services and supervise the technical work of others.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal staff, maintain professional working relationships, and help colleagues meet critical deadlines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior