Transportation Assistant Project Manager - Richmond, VA

Bowman Consulting Group • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Transportation Assistant Project Manager to join our team in Richmond, VA. At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients. The purpose of this role is to apply administration, technical and management techniques for the successful completion of transportation and infrastructure projects, on time and within the allocated budget. Develop sustainable transportation solutions to make communities more livable by reducing traffic congestion, promoting multiple modes of transportation, supporting land development, and improving safety for all users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Eight or more (8+) years of professional engineering experience with an emphasis on transportation engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading engineering projects or major task elements, with transportation engineering projects strongly preferred.
• EIT Registration required, or alternatively, nine or more (9+) years of successful transportation engineering experience required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration or ability to receive within six (6) months strongly preferred.
• Experience with the preparation of construction plans and/or studies for roadway or traffic projects required.
• Experience directing tasks and performing QA/QC required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Valid state driver's license and ability to successfully pass a motor vehicle check or reliable form of transportation to/from the office and/or project site strongly preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, or other engineering design software.
• Experience with AutoTurn and GuideSIGN preferred.
• Knowledge of Department of Transportation (DOT), permitting agency and industry design, permitting and construction standards, policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Federal and State ADA Standards and Guidelines.
• Knowledge of construction practices.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision and efficiently on technical design elements including engineering plans, calculations, reports, permit applications, specifications and engineering estimates.
• Proficient knowledge of traffic capacity analysis software.
• Interest and/or familiarity with lighting design.
• Proficient knowledge of computer aided software such as Synchro, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, VISSIM, SIDRA, and/or BlueBeam.

Responsibilities

• Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution.
• Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution.
• Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Supervise the work of project personnel to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.
• Provide mentorship through counsel, guidance, and knowledge to junior staff as a key component to their professional development.
• Work closely with more senior members to learn about and assist with transportation engineering and planning work.
• Assist in leading regular project staff meetings.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and internal services/groups/offices as necessary.
• Work independently and with proficiency in completing technical project tasks as needed for numerous elements of a project.
• Assist in project management or direction of tasks on projects and monitor project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget.
• Assist with budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and client management tasks.
• Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, proposals, and other documentation/communications.
• Prepare reports, plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits and/or designs for projects.
• Assist in developing the scope of work for projects and development of the plan to accomplish projects.
• Monitor project deliverable schedules and compile project status reports.
• Provide technical assistance in the resolution of project challenges and provide technical quality control of multiple assigned projects.
• Prepare client presentations and attend public meetings.
• Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and other factors.
• Assist with preparation of monthly billings/project invoices.
• Serve as the liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and project teams, related to project elements, such as technical requirements, completion requirements, and billing inquiries.
• Lead in the preparation of proposals.
• Lead the submission of technical product for a variety of project types.
• Supervise the work of project staff to ensure satisfaction of the highest professional standards.
• Follow established firm's goals, SOPs and QA/QC procedures and assist in the QA/QC review of technical work of other staff.
• Assist and mentor junior staff.
• Prepare and serve in a lead role for work on various analyses and design aspects of engineering projects which may include traffic studies, traffic operations, traffic signal design, ITS design, corridor projects, lighting design, safety projects, and other associated engineering services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees