Transportation Project Manager - Richmond, VA

Bowman Consulting Group • Richmond, VA

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About The Position

Bowman has an opportunity for a Transportation 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 execute through administration, technical and management techniques, design, and direction of transportation projects to ensure the successful completion, on time and within allocated budget. Develop sustainable transportation solutions to make communities more livable by reducing traffic congestion, preserving and restoring open space, supporting local development, and improving safety for all users.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required.
• Ten or more (10+) years of professional engineering experience with an emphasis on transportation engineering or related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading professional engineering projects with transportation engineering projects required.
• Experience with transportation strongly preferred.
• EIT Registration required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration or ability to receive within six (6) months strongly preferred.
• 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 computer aided software such as Synchro, HCS, AutoCAD, MicroStation, VISSIM, SIDRA, and BlueBeam.
• Knowledge of Federal and State ADA Standards and Guidelines.
• Familiarity with the Department of Transportation (DOT); permitting agency and industry design; permitting and construction standards; and/or policies and procedures.
• Design-Build and Intelligent Traffic System (ITS) experience preferred.

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.
• Provide mentorship through counsel, guidance, and knowledge to junior staff.
• Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
• Support other disciplines with traffic engineering expertise.
• Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies, acting as primary client contact on assigned projects and maintaining client satisfaction.
• Lead regular project staff meetings.
• Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Manage projects or direction of transportation tasks on projects and monitor project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget.
• Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules.
• Assist in definition of scope of assigned transportation projects and develop plan to accomplish projects.
• Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules and compile project status reports.
• Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems and provide technical quality control of multiple assigned projects.
• Prepare client presentations and attend public meetings.
• Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
• Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and other factors.
• Review job cost sheets, assist with preparation of monthly billings/project invoices, and ensure assigned projects stay within budget.
• Serve as liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on project issues including technical requirements, completion requirements, and billing inquiries.
• Participate in the preparation of proposals and lead major submission on large projects.
• Supervise work of project staff to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.

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: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees