Civil Project Manager, Transportation

WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC•Middleton, 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. The role combines complex engineering design and project delivery with marketing, business development, client contact, and team growth. The position manages transportation design projects through their full lifecycle, overseeing technical work, budgets, schedules, quality, staff, client relationships, and business development activities. Travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Wisconsin, or capable of obtaining licensure within 6 months.
8+ years of progressive design experience, including roadway design, DOT, and project management experience supporting design projects.
Outgoing, friendly, and approachable manner.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication 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.
This position may require travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

Manage the design and delivery of projects profitably.
Oversee 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, interpret, and act on business metrics, including utilization, backlog, work in process, and accounts receivable.
Prepare, maintain, and coordinate schedules for concurrent projects.
Develop and track milestones to ensure 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, train, coach, and motivate staff.
Build relationships with internal and external clients, peers, public agency staff, 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.
Lead by example, demonstrating sound judgment, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism.