Transportation Engineering Project Manager

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.•Baton Rouge, LA

About The Position

Transportation Engineering Project Manager- Baton Rouge, LA Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Engineering Project Managerto join our team in our Baton Rouge, LA office. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Requirements

Microstation
Civil 3D
Microsoft Office
B.S in Civil Engineering from an ABET Accredited Curriculum or equivalent, plus appropriate continuing education.
Applicant must be a registered Civil Engineer in the State of Louisiana.
10+ years of Experience
Background should include experience in roadway design consultant coordination and review, roadways, drainage and sewer systems.
Demonstrates capability to oversee and manage staff of engineers. P.E Required.

Nice To Haves

Experience on LA DOTD routes

Responsibilities

Maintain ongoing client relationships, pursue new professional connections, and seek new project opportunities with new and current clients.
Be required to prepare technical sections of project proposals and participate in interview presentations.
Be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling project team activities, including but not limited to; reviewing and/or supervising technical aspects of work as well as defining the project scope, budget and schedule.
Have primary responsibility for quality control and be the primary client contact for each project.
Be responsible for setting goals, evaluating staff performance, and serving as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff members.
Be required to coordinate staff resources with other PM’s and Principals throughout the company.
Participate in contract negotiations, approve client billing, and secure contract amendments for changes to scope and fees.
Be expected to meet or exceed group and individual performance goals.
Communicate project requirements to all team members.
Commit resources of the firm issuing start and stop orders relating to the project progress and clients directives within contract requirements.
Provide input to group Principal regarding hiring, lay-offs and promotion of immediate staff.