Civil Transportation Service Lead

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Project Manager, Transportation, to join its Baton Rouge, Louisiana team. This leadership role involves strategic planning, team development, management, innovation, and collaboration to enhance the company’s market presence and technical excellence. The position manages Louisiana Department of Transportation projects, including transportation, sewer, and drainage design. The role leads project planning and delivery, oversees technical work and quality control, manages client relationships, and develops staff. It also supports business development through proposals, presentations, marketing pursuits, and client connections. The position coordinates staff and resources across the company and participates in project contracts, billing, and scope changes. Travel to project sites and other Westwood offices is required as needed.

Requirements

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
Demonstrated ability to manage design projects profitably.
Understanding of alternative delivery methods.
Extensive knowledge of geometric design and related design elements.
Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle, from preliminary studies through final design.
General construction knowledge and experience providing construction-phase services.
Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects.
Experience with accounts receivable, invoicing, and the duties involved in managing a design team.
Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work, and qualification packages.
Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies.
Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
Ability to coach and motivate others.
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent.
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Louisiana, or capable of obtaining licensure within six months.
At least 8 years of progressive experience in roadway design consultant coordination and review, roadway drainage, and sewer systems.
Ability to travel to project sites and other Westwood offices as needed.

Responsibilities

Maintain ongoing client relationships, pursue new professional connections, and seek project opportunities with new and existing clients.
Prepare technical sections of project proposals and participate in interview presentations.
Plan, organize, direct, and control project team activities, including reviewing or supervising technical work and defining project scope, budget, and schedule.
Take primary responsibility for quality control and serve as the primary client contact for each project.
Set goals, evaluate staff performance, and mentor and support less experienced staff.
Coordinate staff resources with other project managers and principals throughout the company.
Participate in contract negotiations, approve client billing, and secure contract amendments for scope and fee changes.
Meet or exceed group and individual performance goals.
Communicate project requirements to all team members.
Commit firm resources and issue start and stop orders related to project progress and client directives within contract requirements.
Manage Louisiana DOT projects involving transportation, sewer, and drainage design.