Project Manager

Barge Design Solutions•Nashville, TN

20d

About The Position

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its State Department of Transportation Client Center. The role provides project management services across a variety of projects while following Barge project management procedures and supporting business goals and objectives. The Project Manager develops and manages projects, leads post-mortem reviews, and carries out contract-defined administrative work in a way that supports positive business outcomes and employee experience. The role is also expected to establish and build positive client relationships. The Project Manager works with office leadership to execute project management procedures, develops contracts and subcontracts, prepares comprehensive Project Management Plans, supports quality program implementation, reviews project reports and findings, and makes project modifications as needed. The role provides technical guidance, resolves project problems, coordinates between clients and project teams, leads client and internal meetings, and delivers completed projects to clients. It may occasionally serve as a project's technical lead. The position also supports leadership meetings and strategic and business planning activities. Barge Design Solutions is an employee-owned engineering and architecture firm with multidisciplinary practice areas and more than 650 employees, serving clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. The company describes its purpose as creating a better life by unleashing the potential of its people, clients, and communities, and identifies its core values as Collaborate, Authentic, Responsible, Excellence, and Service. Barge is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
Six years of related experience in design/project management.
Experience working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
Strong design and technical credibility.
Excellent oral, written, and graphical communication skills.
Ability to manage concurrent projects and deadlines effectively.
Strong teambuilding skills.
Ability to collaborate with other design disciplines.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) candidates are highly preferred.
Project Management Professional (PMP) candidates without a PE may also be considered if they have the same technical skills.

Responsibilities

Work with office leadership to execute appropriate project management procedures.
Develop contracts, including subcontracts, in compliance with Barge terms.
Prepare comprehensive Project Management Plans.
Lead and facilitate a collaborative work environment and advance initiatives that support a positive workplace culture.
Ensure implementation and execution of the Quality Program.
Review project reports and findings.
Modify projects as needed.
Provide technical guidance and resolve project problems.
Serve as the primary agent between the client and project team; coordinate events, lead client and internal project meetings, and deliver final projects to clients.
Occasionally function as a technical lead on projects.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
Attend leadership meetings.
Support and implement strategic and business planning activities.
Perform other duties as requested.