Sr. Transportation Project Manager
About The Position
The Sr. Transportation Project Manager manages transportation design projects for NCDOT, counties, and municipalities. The role directs or develops project design documentation, prepares engineering calculations, quantities, and cost estimates, and manages project schedules, budgets, scope, and documentation. It implements quality assurance and quality control procedures and coordinates with project staff, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and reviewers to deliver accurate, high-quality work on time and within budget. The position also supports business development and marketing by meeting with clients, developing design concepts, contributing to proposals and presentations, building client relationships, preparing scopes of services and fee proposals, and promoting the transportation practice at industry forums and conferences. It manages staff utilization and is responsible for hiring, supervising, developing, and evaluating engineering support staff.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- At least 8 years of project management experience on transportation projects.
- Professional Engineer license in North Carolina.
- Business development and marketing experience in North Carolina.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Familiarity with the City of Charlotte consultant design processes and procedures, the NCDOT Roadway Design Manual, and other roadway/highway design standards.
- Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer and NCDOT Connect.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing municipal projects.
Responsibilities
- Manage transportation design projects for NCDOT, counties, and municipalities.
- Direct and/or develop design documentation, including typical section packages, pavement design reports, design exceptions and variations, and specifications.
- Prepare engineering calculations, quantities, and cost estimates.
- Manage project documentation and monitor schedules, budgets, and scope.
- Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures.
- Coordinate with project staff, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and reviewers to ensure work accuracy and quality.
- Plan team resources to deliver projects on time and within budget.
- Meet with clients, develop design concepts, provide proposal content, and prepare presentations.
- Develop and foster relationships with existing and prospective clients.
- Lead and/or assist with scopes of services and fee proposals.
- Attend industry forums and conferences to promote the company and its transportation practice.
- Manage staff utilization to support efficient task performance and high-quality service.
- Hire, supervise, develop, and evaluate engineering support staff.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
- Paid time off and a flexible holiday program.
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and remote opportunities where business needs allow.
- Life insurance and disability coverage, including maternity leave.
- Health Savings Account with employer contributions.
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Paid family leave.
- Wellness programs supporting physical and mental well-being.
- Education assistance, professional development, and continuing learning opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Employee discount programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
