Project Manager - Highway Design

Collins Engineers, Inc•Canton, MA

1d•$130,000 - $170,000•Onsite

About The Position

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Highway Design Project Manager for its Design Group. The position can be based in any of the company’s Northeast offices in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or New Hampshire, and the listed job location is Canton, Massachusetts. The Project Manager will manage highway design contracts, work with clients and government agencies, and direct project teams. The role includes technical guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval of proposed project plans. The employee represents Collins in client communications throughout the course of agreements and supervises engineers and/or drafters on a project basis. The role is responsible for projects of varying size and complexity from inception through completion. It combines hands-on highway and site design with project planning, contract and client management, quality assurance, budgeting, scheduling, cost estimation, and staff leadership. The Project Manager also supports proposals and business development, maintains client relationships, and may attend meetings or events outside normal working hours. Relocation is available.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
10–15 years of relevant highway, interchange, and roadway design experience.
Hands-on design experience with corridor or intersection modeling, construction details, note generation, plan production, quantity take-offs, and cost estimation.
Working knowledge of transportation engineering, roadway design, multimodal and Complete Streets design, intersection planning and design, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and the project delivery process.
Experience with technical quality assurance and quality control.
Experience overseeing construction support services, including submittal and RFI review.
Proficiency with at least one roadway design software package, such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads, InRoads, or GEOPAK; AutoTURN; and cost-estimating programs.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Three or more years of project management experience preferred.
Familiarity with MassDOT guidelines and standards is highly desirable.
Familiarity with major national guidelines and procedures, such as AASHTO and MUTCD.
Experience with drainage design, intersection control evaluations (ICE), road safety audits (RSAs), other studies, multimodal studies, and roundabout peer reviews.
Interest in active transportation design and innovative intersections.
Preferred project experience includes roadway reconstruction, roundabouts and other intersection types, shared-use paths, separated bike lanes, signing and striping plans, signal design plans, and construction traffic control plans.
Civil 3D experience is preferred but not required.
Desire to mentor junior staff and demonstrated experience organizing and training them on project components.
Desire to participate in business development and project pursuits.

Responsibilities

Prepare and design plans for site grading, drainage, paving, utilities, and roadways for public- and private-sector clients.
Ensure project documents comply with state and local codes, laws, ordinances, and agency requirements.
Prepare site plans and due diligence studies.
Lead preparation of engineering reports, plans, and specifications.
Manage projects of varying sizes and complexity from inception to completion, making independent decisions within a general framework.
Coordinate detailed phases of project work.
Work closely with clients, represent Collins in project meetings, and maintain meaningful client relationships throughout agreements.
Take an active role in contract negotiations, project planning, project quality, and project profitability.
Oversee project budgets, schedules, and timely completion.
Ensure accurate client billings and monitor outstanding accounts receivable.
Provide leadership in proposal preparation, project scoping, and project cost estimates.
Direct and supervise engineers, drafters, and administrative staff; mentor and help train junior team members.
Provide technical quality assurance and quality control.
Oversee construction support services, including review of submittals and requests for information (RFIs).
Actively observe and act appropriately regarding safety, and ensure staff receive specialized health and safety training as needed.
Participate in technical societies and publish engineering papers or articles.
Attend meetings or events outside normal working hours when needed.