Transportation Assistant Project Manager

HDR•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Transportation Assistant Project Manager supports the Project Manager in coordinating multidisciplinary transportation projects throughout the full project life cycle, from development and initiation through delivery and closeout. The role coordinates project teams and helps ensure milestones and deliverables are completed on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with established requirements. The position assists with developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, priorities, and critical paths; manages multiple aspects of smaller projects or defined components of larger projects; and coordinates with internal and external team members to track deliverables and address risks that may affect scope, schedule, budget, constructability, or maintenance. It also supports project documentation, change management, quality assurance and control, and compliance with project requirements and the Project Delivery Network. The assistant project manager participates in project reviews and works with project, accounting, operational, and business leadership to monitor delivery and performance. The role requires working on-site four days per week at the designated TDOT regional office.

Requirements

Meet one of the following qualification pathways: a bachelor's degree in a related field, 5+ years of demonstrated experience, and a PE or PMP certification; a bachelor's degree in a related field and 9+ years of demonstrated experience; or an associate degree in a related functional area and 11+ years of demonstrated experience.
Bachelor's degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and related professional experience.
Five years of related experience.
Demonstrated project management or project coordination experience; multidisciplinary transportation or infrastructure project experience is preferred.
Ability to interact with various design teams.
Excellent organizational, project management, and written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, deliverables, and project stakeholders effectively.
Commitment to active participation in the employee-owned culture.
Ability to work on-site four days per week at the designated TDOT regional office.

Nice To Haves

Previous TDOT experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Project Manager in coordinating multidisciplinary transportation projects throughout the project life cycle, from development and initiation through delivery and closeout.
Coordinate single- and multidisciplinary project teams under the Project Manager's direction to help complete milestones and deliverables on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with requirements.
Assist with developing, monitoring, and maintaining project schedules, budgets, priorities, and critical paths using applicable project management tools and software.
Take responsibility for multiple aspects of smaller projects or defined components of larger transportation projects.
Coordinate with internal and external team members to track deliverables, identify potential issues, and proactively address risks affecting scope, schedule, budget, constructability, or maintenance.
Collaborate with TDOT disciplines and functional areas to understand project goals, priorities, technical requirements, and opportunities for innovation.
Work with technical disciplines to identify trade-offs, conflicts, and best practices that mitigate project impacts and support delivery.
Support change management and project documentation, maintaining accurate records of decisions, commitments, changes, and resolutions.
Support the TDOT Quality Assurance Process and coordinate quality control and quality assurance activities with project team members and the Quality Team.
Assist the Project Manager with responsibilities outlined in the Project Delivery Network (PDN) and help maintain project scope in alignment with asset management goals and approved commitments.
Participate in periodic project reviews and coordinate with the Project Manager, Accounting, Operational, and Business leadership to monitor project performance, financials, schedules, and delivery.
Build working relationships across project teams and functional areas to maintain clear communication, resolve questions, and support successful outcomes.