Senior Transportation Project Manager

Arcadis•Nashville, TN
•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager for its growing Mobility team in Chattanooga or Nashville, Tennessee. The position is office-based, with the option to work remotely part-time. Working with experienced transportation professionals, the role delivers transportation projects of various sizes and funding sources and offers an opportunity to develop public-sector project management skills. The role leads project teams and manages all phases of highway projects, including planning development, urban and rural roadway design, freeway and interchange design, rights-of-way coordination and management, and public safety, with an emphasis on quality. The position also involves full client engagement and responsibility for project pursuits and development, including scopes, budgets, client relationships, plans, and schedules. The project manager coordinates meetings, resources, and presentations; communicates clearly with clients and colleagues; supports other assigned projects and Arcadis offices as needed; 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 in highway project assignments, including planning development, roadway design, freeway and interchange design, rights-of-way coordination and management, and public safety.
  • Lead and manage all phases of projects, with a focus on quality.
  • Engage with clients and take responsibility for all aspects of project pursuit and development.
  • Develop project scopes, budgets, plans, and schedules.
  • Interface with clients and maintain client relationships.
  • Coordinate meetings, resources, and presentations.
  • Assist with other assigned projects and work with other Arcadis offices as needed.
  • Adhere to Arcadis quality and safety standards.

Benefits

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k)
  • Short-term disability
  • Long-term disability
  • AD&D insurance
  • 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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