Civil Project Manager/Senior Project Manager - Transportation Group

Timmons Group • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Timmons Group is seeking a Civil Project Manager/Senior Project Manager for its Transportation Design Group in the Richmond, Virginia office. The role is responsible for successfully managing assigned transportation projects and developing strong client relationships. The Project Manager oversees marketing and business development, technical quality, profitability, schedules, project staff coordination, client communications, scope and fee negotiations, billing, collection assistance when needed, and ongoing client follow-up. The position also involves maintaining client relationships, cross-selling Timmons Group services, and communicating with the Transportation Design Group Leader. The successful candidate can manage several mid-sized projects, multiple small projects, or one larger project at the same time.

Timmons Group is 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, economic development, GIS/geospatial technology, landscape architecture, and surveying. The company describes itself as an employer of choice and offers resources, technology, and a culture intended to support career development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Ideal candidates have 8 to 10 years of experience in roadway design, traffic and transportation engineering, active transportation design, and/or water resource design.
• Experience serving clients such as local governments, State Departments of Transportation, and/or land development clients.
• Thorough understanding of project accounting and demonstrated ability to manage schedules and budgets for multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience in marketing and supervising the technical work of others.
• Working knowledge of technical and office support software required to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Professional attitude toward clients and internal staff.
• Effective communication in the daily completion of tasks or assignments.
• Ability to build professional working relationships and willingness to help others meet critical deadlines.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Commitment to Timmons Group’s Vision, Mission, and Shared Values.
• High energy, creativity, flexibility, patience, and ability to work at a dynamic pace.

Nice To Haves

• Professional registration (P.E., L.S., etc.) in one or more states in which Timmons Group conducts business.

Responsibilities

• Successfully manage assigned projects.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships, including client follow-up and ongoing communication.
• Manage marketing and business development activities.
• Oversee technical quality, profitability, schedules, project staff coordination, and client communications.
• Negotiate project scopes and fees, oversee billing, and assist with fee collection when required.
• Cross-sell Timmons Group services that may fall outside the candidate’s direct professional expertise.
• Maintain ongoing communications with the Transportation Design Group Leader.
• Manage several mid-sized projects, multiple small projects, or a single larger project simultaneously.
• Supervise the technical work of others.

What This Job Offers

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