Senior Project Manager - Transportation Design/Schematic Design

Infrastructure Consulting & Engineering, LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager will manage, coordinate, and execute roadway and bridge design work assigned to the Houston, Texas office. The role is responsible for project management, developing and maintaining schedules and budgets, and establishing and maintaining owner and contractor relationships. It also oversees business development, fee negotiations, contract review, and strategic business planning for transportation projects. The position manages multiple transportation projects and is accountable for their financial performance and quality. It includes assigning and developing staff, supporting client relationships and marketing pursuits, preparing scopes and fee proposals, and assisting with the annual business plan. The role also has authority over work assignments and certain staff approvals and recommendations.

Requirements

10–15 years of design and design management experience on transportation projects, including preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E).
Must be a Texas-licensed professional engineer or eligible for licensure within six months.
Knowledge of roadway, drainage, and structures design.
Familiarity with software used for preliminary and final design and preparation of PS&E documents for urban and rural freeways, toll roads, FM and SH roads, county roads, and city streets.
Familiarity with the TxDOT Roadway Design Manual and Hydraulic Design Manual; City of Houston, Harris County, and Harris County Flood Control District design criteria.
MicroStation experience required.
TxDOT pre-certification in Roadway Design, Drainage Design, and Structures categories.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
Good communication skills and ability to work with a team.

Nice To Haves

GIS experience preferred.
OpenRoads - DU experience is a plus.
TxDOT pre-certification in categories beyond Roadway Design, Drainage Design, and Structures is a plus.

Responsibilities

Manage, coordinate, and execute roadway and bridge design work assigned to the Houston office.
Manage multiple ongoing projects and oversee their financial performance and quality of work.
Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets.
Prepare monthly client invoices and ensure standardized project setup and adherence to the CADD Manual.
Review contract drawings and specifications for design correctness, constructability, and compliance with the Quality Management Policy, in coordination with the Quality Manager.
Ensure projects are appropriately staffed to meet schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
Ensure staff assignments align with job descriptions and experience levels and support professional growth.
Identify potential new staff hires and promote a harmonious working atmosphere within the office.
Identify marketing pursuits with Design Project Managers and the TxDOT Practice Leader.
Develop relationships with client staff and maintain owner and contractor relations.
Prepare scopes of work and fee proposals for assigned projects; negotiate fees and review contracts.
Prepare sub-consultant agreements.
Assist with the annual business plan and strategic business planning for transportation projects.
Assign work to direct-report staff; approve timesheets, PTO, and expense reports.
Prepare performance evaluations for direct-report staff.
Recommend year-end salary adjustments, bonuses, promotions, hiring, and termination decisions.