Roadway Project Manager

Stantec Inc. • Baton Rouge, LA

61d

About The Position

A career in transportation is more than bridges, roads, and rail. As we plan, design, and manage projects that move people and goods from Point A to Point B, we create connections that transform our communities. Every airport, road, bridge, port, or transit project is an opportunity to make communities safer, cleaner, and more resilient. Together, we're making an impact around the world. If you're looking for a career that moves, join our team of professionals who are passionate about the future of transportation. Your Opportunity At Stantec we are driven to achieve, and we do what is right. Our Transportation group provides our clients with comprehensive planning, project management, design, and engineering services for all phases of transportation projects. Your creativity will be applied to a variety of projects including urban and rural roadways, freeways and interchanges, multi-modal facilities, and alternative intersection designs. In addition, there will be opportunities to be involved in transportation related environmental studies and alternative delivery projects. At Stantec you will join a Transportation Group with vast resources to assist you and your clients. You will get the opportunity to work in an office that provides a diverse cross-section of services where collaboration and education is fostered. This position comes with a high potential for growth into a leadership role at Stantec for our Transportation group in the State of Louisiana. We seek dynamic individuals who want to make their community a better place. Exceptional interpersonal communication skills and strong initiative are a must to help our team deliver impactful and innovative Roadway Projects throughout the Gulf Region. Do you see your career as a highway to a brighter future? Join our roadways team to drive forth our economies, our societies, and your career.

Requirements

• Proficient in design of transportation/civil engineering projects including preparation of plans and specifications, and cost estimates for all aspects of roadway construction.
• Ability to lead one or more design teams through all phases of project production.
• Ability to perform and/or oversee the preparation of roadway design plans including geometric layout, drainage design, and earthwork computations.
• Ability to work with other transportation related disciplines to incorporate bridges and / or other structural elements, traffic signals and / or other traffic control elements, Intelligent Transportation Systems and roadway lighting into a comprehensive plan set.
• Proficient in planning and report preparation
• Proficient in traffic control plan production and sequence of construction for roadway projects including Transportation Management Plans, temporary signing, striping and barricades, and detour plans.
• Sufficient experience to fulfill construction support services such as plan changes, responses to Requests for Information, and shop drawing reviews.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with team members virtually.
• Thorough knowledge and interpretation of transportation industry standards and guidance i.e. AASHTO, MUTCD, FHWA
• Bachelor's or higher Degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer registered in the State of Louisiana or the ability to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• 10 years of progressive engineering and project management Transportation experience.

Nice To Haves

• Recent experience planning and developing Roadway projects in Microstation, Geopak and OpenRoads is desired.
• Experience with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) Roadway Design Guidelines and Project Delivery Network is desired.
• Willing to work in other States and apply other State's standards. Experience in other states a positive.

Responsibilities

• Perform as Project Manager or Senior Project Manager and technical specialist on roadway engineering projects, responsible for invoicing, managing, and monitoring financial performance of project budgets.
• Produce detailed, high-quality design plans, specifications, and estimates in accordance with applicable procedures and standards.
• Peer review plans and provide quality control reviews of technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Mentor junior staff in technical design elements and the development of project documents. Prepare reports and develop planning documents.
• Identify and analyze the principal design features and major design alternatives that satisfy the project's purpose and the client's needs.
• Communicate with clients and stakeholders to understand client's needs.
• Participate in identifying project pursuit opportunities, manage client relationships, develop new clients, and assist in the preparation of proposals to win those pursuits.

Benefits

• Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave.
• Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year.
• In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
• Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees