Senior Roadway Project Manager

KCI Technologies•Nashville, TN

About The Position

Join KCI Technologies, Inc., a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm. We are seeking a Senior Roadway Project Manager to oversee highly complex projects or multi-project programs. This role provides strategic oversight and direction, managing multiple project teams and guiding Project Managers to achieve large-scale outcomes. The Senior Project Manager ensures seamless coordination across numerous stakeholders, balances competing demands, and drives projects to successful completion. This role requires strong leadership, deep organizational acumen, and the ability to navigate high-stakes projects from inception through delivery. KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 6 years of related professional experience, or 10 years of equivalent professional experience.
Experience should include a track record of expanding project management duties.
Proven experience in project management roles, with a focus on managing larger-scale projects or programs.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
Proficiency in project management software and tools, with the ability to develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation.
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to project management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
Effective problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Strong negotiation skills to manage contracts, scope changes, and stakeholder agreements effectively.
Strong understanding of accounting principles to effectively manage project budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
8+ years of experience in roadway design/highway design and plan preparation preferred.
Experience developing transportation projects and schedules for simple and complex roadway and bridge projects, utilizing state DOT and AASHTO design standards.
Resolves a variety of complex problems, (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
Experience with MicroStation and GeoPAK design software.
Prepare written technical proposals, assemble teams to meet client criteria, and develop professional relationships.
Demonstrated leader with a broad knowledge of transportation and the processes required to develop design packages utilizing state design standards.
Organizes a team of designers, CADD technicians and project engineers.
Serves as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
Coordinates activities of engineers, and technicians to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
Responsible for project delivery of complete transportation design packages including coordination/oversight of multiple design disciplines.
Duties include oversight of preparation of plans, technical specifications, quantity takeoffs and construction estimates in accordance with state design manuals and standard drawings.
Under general direction, from the Tennessee Transportation group, serves as the lead designer or engineer of record for complex highway design for major highway projects to include design-build method of development.
Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry)

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the project(s), including technical staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure timely and successful project completion.
Develop and communicate the Project Management Plan for the project, outlining project objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety protocols.
Effectively manage the project scope, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project requirements.
Maintain project schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or conflicts to minimize impact on project timelines.
Define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.
Monitor project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control measures as needed to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.
Uphold high-quality standards throughout project execution, overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.
Employ strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open communication and addressing client concerns or inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and project team members to drive project success and foster a collaborative working environment.
Identify and mitigate risks for project(s) and project team(s).
Possess knowledge and experience with different project delivery methods and how to deliver successfully.
Mentor Project Managers at lower levels to assist in their training and development.
Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
Ensure projects fulfill Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.
Negotiate contract terms, scope and fees with a client/subconsultant.
Develop project schedules from inception to completion, recognizing areas where tasks can be done concurrently to optimize schedule.
Develop contracts for clients/subconsultants.
Report monthly proposal/business development results to Practice Leader.
Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target (70%-80% typical).
Chart and provide project performance results.
Deliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.
Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.
Prepare and submit monthly project completion report.
Prepare inter-practice agreements and/or outside subcontracts as required.
Prepare monthly progress reports for all projects and be able to discuss in monthly Project Review Meetings.
Manage project cash (WIP/AR) and provide comments to Finance and Operations monthly.
Set up new projects and provide weekly new project data to the practice leader.
Search for ways to improve efficiency while lowering project cost.
Participate in project opportunity evaluations, consultant selections, and the preparation of qualification/experience statements.
Identify new business opportunities, coordinate and participate in project presentations to clients and other external groups, develop and organize proposal teams and promote KCI’s capabilities among existing and prospective clients.
Assist project closeout with an overall project write-up and pictures of completed project for marketing/resume use.
Be involved in at least one industry and/or community organization.
Fully manage all required project management and technical deliverables required in contract scope of work.
Compare field data to design plans.
Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs as needed.
Prepare all phases of designs and/or deliverables submitting for approval.
Read and interpret technical documents required for project execution.
Make determinations on issues/challenges during project implementation or development.
Maintain knowledge of current State and/or Municipal policies, procedures, and guidelines.