Highway Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Knoxville, TN

63d

About The Position

Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including: planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
Professional engineer license
10+ years' experience in developing roadway/highway plans
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Strong communication skills
Strong presentation skills

Nice To Haves

CAPM or PMP
Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Responsibilities

Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee
Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan
Create and maintain project schedules
Manage subconsultants
Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders
Participate in office's project financial status meetings
Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project
Prepare progress reports and review invoices
Develop and lead in project status and presentations
Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews
Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality outcome
Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned
Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team