Project Manager - Transportation
About The Position
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team as a Transportation Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood’s highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. This professional will support public and private infrastructure projects and sit in our Las Vegas, NV office. Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of roadway design experience and a minimum of 1 year project management experience supporting design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact, and growth of a team.
Requirements
- Outgoing, friendly, approachable
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Proficient in Autodesk Civil3D
- Proficient in the use of national design standards (MUTCD, AASHTO, etc.)
- Proficient in applying ADA/PROWAG criteria in public infrastructure design
- Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
- Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
- Experience providing construction phase services
- Experience with duties involved in managing a design team
- Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
- Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff
- Ability to coach and motivate others
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Nevada (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
- 8+ years of progressive experience in public infrastructure design
Responsibilities
- Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
- Lead the technical aspects of various projects
- Work with a team in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects of various size and complexity
- Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
- Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design
- Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
- Review, interpret and act upon business metrics
- Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
- Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
- Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
- Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
- Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants
- Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
- Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittments and RFIs
- Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
- Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
- Participate in business development activities include proposal preparation and interviews
- Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
- Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
- Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
