Transportation Planning Project Manager

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.•Lincoln, RI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Transportation Planning Project Manager to join our team in Lincoln, RI. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Planning, Architecture, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture or related discipline required.
Minimum ten (10) years of professional experience in transportation or community planning, to include project management experience.
Experience working with municipalities, DOT, MPOs/RPOs, County Planning agencies, transit authorities, and transportation funding programs required.
Familiarity with the regulatory policies of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) project review processes and related federal and state environmental regulations and permitting processes.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Understanding of 3D modeling programs and graphic design software applications in GIS, SketchUp, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, AutoCAD, and/or other digital design tools required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Master's Degree in City/Urban/Regional/Transportation Planning, Urban Design, Architectural Design, Landscape Architecture, or related discipline preferred.
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) or another applicable professional certification/license preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform work under very limited supervision requiring the need to exercise independent judgement and discretion on a regular or frequent basis.
Provide oversight and direction for one or more specific business processes or functions.
Position will include direct supervisory responsibility of staff to include hiring decisions, direction and delegation of work assignments, performance and evaluation, training and development, employee relations and disciplinary issues, compensation, and termination decisions. Supervise the work of all 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 the development of future Project and Senior Project Managers.
Manage all aspects of assigned projects including budgeting, staffing and delegation, scheduling, and client management.
Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies, acting as primary client contact on assigned projects and maintaining client satisfaction.
Lead regular project staff meetings.
Play an integral role in working with public sector clients and engaging with the public.
Assist with the marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
Work with clients, staff, agency personnel, and others to successfully complete transportation planning projects.
Prepare proposals and lead business development activities.
Perform project development for complex projects, including finalizing scope of projects, preparing project budgets and cost estimates.
Prepare and direct preparation of designs, specification, plans, estimates and reports for projects.
Manage the financial performance of projects including budgeting, reviewing job cost sheets, preparing monthly billings, and minimizing/avoiding project write-offs, and assuring collection of client account receivables. Ensure assigned projects stay within budget allocation.
Maintain healthy client relationships and ensure client satisfaction and use solid operational insight for driving projects and executing deliverables.
Prepare proposals and manage projects.
Understand client objectives and help them reach a successful outcome.