Senior Transportation Project Manager

Arcadis•Nashville, TN
•$100,000 - $150,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager for its growing Mobility team in Chattanooga or Nashville, Tennessee. The role is office-based, with the option to work remotely part-time. Working with experienced transportation professionals, the project manager will deliver transportation projects of varying sizes and funding sources, with an opportunity to develop public-sector project management skills. The position leads project teams working on highway projects and oversees project planning and development, roadway and interchange design, right-of-way coordination and management, and public safety, with a focus on quality. The project manager engages with clients and is responsible for project pursuits and development, including managing all project phases, developing scopes and budgets, maintaining client relationships, and preparing project plans and schedules. The role also supports other projects and Arcadis offices as needed, coordinates meetings, resources, and presentations, communicates clearly with clients and colleagues, and follows Arcadis quality and safety practices.

Requirements

  • 10 or more years of progressive highway design experience for a State Department of Transportation or local municipality, including project management experience.
  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license or PMP, considered with relevant work or industry experience.
  • Experience working in and leading large multidisciplinary teams.
  • Progressive highway design experience, including project management on roadway design projects.
  • Excellent, clear, and concise oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Tennessee PE license or ability to obtain one.
  • Active participation in regional and/or national professional associations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams on highway project assignments.
  • Oversee planning development; urban and rural roadway design; freeway and interchange design; rights-of-way coordination and management; and public safety, with a focus on quality.
  • Engage with clients and lead project pursuit and development activities.
  • Lead and manage all phases of projects.
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, plans, and schedules, and maintain client relationships.
  • Assist with other assigned projects and collaborate with other Arcadis offices as needed.
  • Coordinate meetings, resources, and presentations, and communicate clearly in oral and written formats.
  • Adhere to Arcadis quality and safety standards.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • 401(k).
  • Short-term disability and long-term disability coverage.
  • AD&D and life insurance.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Reward and recognition program.
  • Optional wellbeing benefits.
  • Adoption assistance.
  • Tuition reimbursement.
  • Nine paid holidays.
  • 20 days of PTO accrued per year.
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