Lead Professional, Project Management

WSP•Indianapolis, IN

About The Position

Come be a part of a roadway design group that has a great mix of emerging professionals and senior design engineers/project managers. Be involved in projects with our Civil Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. The position requires strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. The candidate must be an enthusiastic and motivated person to lead small to large sized projects and tasks, and serve as a key resource on all types of challenging transportation projects. Tasks include responsibility for the overall performance of assigned project(s) and include oversight for financials, client satisfaction, quality, safety, and schedule. The candidate shall ensure that responsibilities throughout the project lifecycle (proposal phase, project startup and planning, project execution, reporting, and project closeout) are adhered to, delivered, and audited with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable standards for safety, execution, profitability, and operational purpose. All of this will be done in a fantastic office culture that encourages ideas, engagement, and learning.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Seven years of professional experience in civil engineering, transportation infrastructure, or closely related field

Nice To Haves

Good technical writing, analytical, and communication skills
Experience leading project tasks
Engaged and active in industry-related professional organizations
Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
Proficiency with InRoad SS10 and/or Open Road Designer (ORD).
Knowledge of relevant INDOT and local agency design manual, specifications, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.

Responsibilities

Support preparation of preliminary and final design plans, cost estimates, and special provisions.
Manage design tasks and identify changes and risks, collaborating with internal design teams and subconsultants.
Establish and actively drive the appropriate levels of technical review required for the project, selecting appropriately qualified staff to perform the required reviews, and adherence to the QA/QC plan, as applicable.
Ensure and maintain a record of each review and the disposition of review comments and all correspondence leaving the project.
Work collaboratively with Project Accounting to monitor and track project metrics, estimated time-to-completion, cash management, and budgeted margin for an assigned portfolio of projects.
Oversee management of budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, cost and change management and control.
Demonstrate a high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Determine client requirements and contribute to the development of scopes, schedules, and budgets.
Collaborate with professionals, engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
Assist in project pursuits by contributing to proposal writing and client meetings.

Benefits

Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

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