Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery

Transurban • Alexandria, VA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re seeking a Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery to lead the end-to-end delivery of new infrastructure projects and major capital maintenance programs in the North American market. You’ll join an innovative team, that works closely with technical experts, contractors, and stakeholders to deliver safe, high-quality, and reliable journeys. As our Project Manager, Infrastructure Delivery, you’ll contribute to lasting and positive changes that shape the future of our cities and communities. It’s meaningful, challenging and exciting work.

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in the civil infrastructure or construction industry, with at least 2 of those years in a project management or contract administration role, preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management best practices, including cost management (i.e. budgeting, tracking, forecasting), schedule control, and risk mitigation.
• Proven experience in contract administration, including managing third-party design and/or construction vendors, drafting specifications, and negotiating change orders.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to negotiate, influence outcomes, and build trusted relationships with diverse internal and external stakeholders (i.e. VDOT, community groups).
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field is preferred, or a relevant trade qualification combined with equivalent, proven technical experience in a utilities or roads environment.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, preferred, along with familiarity with design-build and Public-Private Partnership (P3) models.

Responsibilities

• Independently execute day-to-day design and construction activities for assigned civil infrastructure and capital maintenance projects from inception through close-out, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Prepare comprehensive contract documents (i.e. Statements of Work, technical requirements, specifications, etc.) and manage the administration of these agreements, including analyzing and approving invoices and evaluating contractor change orders.
• Perform site and technical assurance tasks to verify contractor performance, serve as the Operator’s representative to provide final technical approval, and manage the preparation of accurate handover documentation (i.e. asset data, drawings, Operations and Maintenance (O&M) manuals, etc.).
• Identify project-related risks, implement robust mitigation strategies, and champion a safety-first culture on-site to ensure the safety of workers and the public.
• Manage the technical interfaces between external design and construction contractors, consultants, and internal Transurban teams, including but not limited to, Operations, Commercial, Customer & Technology, Development, to ensure seamless execution.
• Implement the Transurban Project Delivery System to track project costs, develop accurate forecasts, and provide regular, comprehensive status reports to senior management.

Benefits

• A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life, STD and LTD insurance and retirement plan.
• A range of flexible working and leave options, including the option to purchase an additional six weeks of leave each year.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave (regardless of gender or carer status).
• Learning and development opportunities to support your career interests.
• Health and wellbeing support-access to Headspace, Ginger, wellness facilities, and more.
• Social activities, community give-back programs and paid volunteer days.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level