Project Manager - Highway Design (51536)

Collins Engineers•Canton, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins is seeking a motivated, experienced Highway Design Project Manager for its Design Group. The role may be based in any of Collins’ Northeast offices in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, or New Hampshire, and involves managing highway design contracts, working with clients and government agencies, and directing project teams. The position includes technical guidance for unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval of proposed project plans. The Project Manager represents Collins in client communications throughout the agreement and supervises engineers and/or drafters on a project basis. The role is responsible for projects of varying size and complexity from inception to completion. It combines highway and roadway design with project planning, client relations, contract negotiations, quality, profitability, budgets, schedules, billing, and staff leadership. The Project Manager also contributes to proposals, project scoping and cost estimates, represents Collins in project meetings, and supports safety practices and staff training. Attendance at meetings or events outside normal working hours may be required. Relocation is available.

Requirements

Professional Engineer (PE) license.
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 QA/QC.
Proficiency with at least one roadway design software package, such as Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads, InRoads, or GEOPAK; AutoTURN; and cost-estimating programs.
Ability to direct and supervise the work of engineers, drafters, and administrative staff.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Three or more years of project management experience.
Familiarity with MassDOT guidelines and standards.
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.
Experience with 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.
Interest in mentoring junior staff and demonstrated experience organizing and training them on project components.
Interest 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 documents comply with state and local codes, laws, ordinances, and agency requirements.
Prepare site plans and author due diligence studies.
Lead preparation of engineering reports, plans, and specifications.
Manage projects of varying size and complexity from inception through completion, including planning, quality, profitability, budgets, schedules, and timely delivery.
Plan, conduct, and coordinate detailed phases of project work.
Work closely with clients, maintain meaningful client relationships, and represent Collins in project meetings and communications.
Take an active role in contract negotiations, project planning, proposal preparation, project scoping, and cost estimating.
Ensure accurate client billings and monitor outstanding accounts receivable.
Direct and supervise engineers, drafters, and administrative staff; mentor and support junior team members.
Provide technical quality assurance and quality control.
Oversee construction support services, including reviews of submittals and requests for information.
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.