Civil Project Manager, Transportation

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Appleton, WI

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented Transportation Project Manager to join its experienced team and provide high-level professional services to clients. The position combines complex engineering design and project delivery with marketing, business development, client relationships, and team growth. The ideal candidate has 8+ years of roadway design, DOT, and project management experience supporting design projects. The Project Manager oversees technical and financial aspects of projects, manages schedules and resources, coordinates with clients, agencies, consultants, and other disciplines, and supports design and construction-phase work. The role also leads proposal and pursuit activities, develops client and partner relationships, and mentors staff. Travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States may be required. Westwood describes its purpose as creating a better world through work that transforms the energy grid, designs resilient infrastructure, and develops communities. The company emphasizes relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, growth, collaboration, safety, sustainability, and operational excellence. It is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Wisconsin, or capable of obtaining licensure within 6 months.
At least 8 years of progressive design experience; the posting also describes the ideal candidate as having 8+ years of roadway design, DOT, and project management experience supporting design projects.
Outgoing, friendly, and approachable demeanor.
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 across the 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 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.

Responsibilities

Manage project design and delivery in a profitable manner.
Oversee the technical aspects of multiple projects.
Supervise engineers and technical support personnel assigned to projects.
Develop project work plans and budget projections and deploy resources effectively.
Review and act on business metrics, including utilization, backlog, work in process, and accounts receivable.
Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules for multiple concurrent projects.
Develop and track milestones to support on-time and on-budget delivery.
Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing.
Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures.
Coordinate with other disciplines, support services, subconsultants, government agencies, utility providers, and other outside agencies.
Participate in contract bidding; provide limited construction observation; and review submittals and RFIs.
Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues.
Represent clients and the firm in meetings with governmental agencies.
Write proposals and participate in or lead interviews.
Grow, mentor, and train staff; coach and motivate others.
Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners.
Lead business development activities and develop marketing pursuit strategies.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions.
Ensure division, regional, and company values, policies, and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
Lead by example through sound judgment, professionalism, honesty, openness, and trust.