Senior Project Manager - Transportation & Stormwater Management
About The Position
McClelland Consulting Engineers (MCE), an ESP Company, is a regional, multidisciplined engineering consulting firm with more than 160 employees throughout our offices in Little Rock, Benton, Fayetteville, Fort Smith, and Rogers. We are focused on providing exceptional customer service by committing our time, energy, and professionalism to complete projects that enhance quality of life, improve infrastructure, and create positive economic impacts within the communities we serve. Located in the Benton/Little Rock area, this position will provide leadership for the planning, design, and delivery of transportation and stormwater infrastructure projects, including roadway improvements, highways, sidewalks, trails, drainage systems, and stormwater management facilities. The Senior Project Manager will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead major and complex projects, support strategic growth initiatives, and assist department leadership with business development, staff development, and operational planning. This position plays a key role in expanding client relationships, developing future leaders, and supporting the continued growth and success of the Transportation & Stormwater Management Department.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related engineering field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Arkansas or ability to obtain through reciprocity within six months.
- 10+ years of progressive transportation and/or stormwater engineering experience.
- Demonstrated success managing large, complex transportation or stormwater infrastructure projects.
- Experience developing and maintaining key client relationships.
- Proven ability to manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, multidisciplinary teams, and project profitability.
- Experience leading proposal efforts, project pursuits, and business development activities.
- Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, GeoPak, AutoCAD Civil 3D, and related engineering software.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Strong leadership, communication, client-service, organizational, and strategic planning skills.
- Experience mentoring and supervising technical staff.
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local engineering standards, regulations, and procedures.
- Candidates must be able to pass a drug screen, background check, and maintain a satisfactory driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Synchro, SIDRA, and RODEL software is advantageous.
- Experience with ARDOT, municipal, county, and other public-sector transportation projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage and oversee transportation, roadway, multi-use trail, and stormwater infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction and project closeout.
- Serve as a senior client manager and trusted advisor for municipalities, counties, state agencies, private clients, and other stakeholders.
- Lead the delivery of large, complex, and high-profile projects while ensuring exceptional client service and project outcomes.
- Develop project scopes, budgets, schedules, staffing plans, and resource forecasts while monitoring project performance and profitability.
- Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for roadway, drainage, stormwater, and transportation engineering projects.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of engineers, designers, surveyors, geotechnical consultants, environmental specialists, and construction administration personnel.
- Support department leadership in workload planning, resource allocation, staff utilization, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Mentor and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, Designers, EITs, and other technical staff.
- Assist with identifying, recruiting, and retaining high-performing team members.
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships and identify opportunities for additional services and project pursuits.
- Lead proposal preparation, fee development, interviews, contract negotiations, and business development efforts.
- Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure compliance with applicable regulations, funding requirements, permits, and design standards.
- Monitor project financial performance, including forecasting, invoicing, contract administration, change management, and profitability.
- Identify and manage risks while implementing solutions that support successful project delivery.
- Represent the firm at industry events, professional organizations, conferences, and client meetings.
- Support Department Leads and company leadership in achieving departmental, operational, and growth objectives.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, accountability, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews.
- 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility at beginning of the quarter following 3 months’ employment)
- PTO (Paid Time Off) & 9 Paid Holidays
- Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
- Short-Term Disability Insurance (MCE self-insured)
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Employer paid)
- Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account & Limited Flexible Spending Account
- HSA Savings Account
- Additional Optional Insurances available
- Employee referral bonus program.
- Professional development, continuing education, and licensure support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
