Senior Transportation Planning Project Manager

Nitsch Engineering•Boston, MA

7d•$130,000 - $156,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Nitsch Engineering is seeking a Senior Transportation Planning Project Manager to join our team at one of our three Massachusetts offices: Boston, Worcester, or Lawrence. As we continue to grow our market share, we strive to position ourselves and build on our successful model of client delivery by expanding our transportation engineering capabilities.

Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering
AICP certification, OR Massachusetts Professional Engineer License (or the ability to obtain one within one year if currently licensed in another state)
15+ years of experience in Transportation Planning
Knowledge of project management roles and responsibilities and a history of successful client management
Ability to see the big picture and create staffing plans to adequately staff both current and future projects
Experience in performing and overseeing analysis and design, preparing calculations, developing details, preparing specifications and estimates as well as managing the preparation of bid documents is required
Understanding of project metrics, including scope, budget, multiplier, additional service needs, and programs used to track metrics
Experience with construction administration services including interpreting design intent, evaluating construction for compliance with contract documents, and directing of engineering support personnel
Experience in preparing proposals, business development, and the ability to make public presentations

Responsibilities

Develop and oversee all aspects of transportation planning projects for local and state government clients (MassDOT, City of Boston, Municipal Agencies, and regional transportation planning agencies)
Lead business development efforts to expand municipal client base, and expand Transportation Planning work at the regional and state level
Develop and maintain relationships with MassDOT Office of Transportation Planning staff, and at regional transportation planning agencies (i.e. MAPC, NMCOG, CMRPC, etc.)
Staff and supervise the project team (including subconsultants), coordinating their efforts, mediating any disagreements, mentoring staff, and making decisions which reflect the best interest of both the company and its clients
Perform technical quality control reviews
Prepare and oversee the preparation of milestone and final submissions
Manage Transportation Feasibility Studies, Safety Action Plans, Conceptual Design Development and Alternative Analysis, Vision Zero Plans, and Corridor Studies
Lead public involvement and community outreach efforts
Oversee the preparation of Transportation Planning and engineering reports
Develop new business and serve as the face of Nitsch for conferences and professional organizations
Lead and advocate for the professional development of existing staff