Transportation Project Manager

NV5•Philadelphia, PA

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

NV5's Northeast Infrastructure group is seeking a Transportation Project Manager with 8+ years of experience in planning, designing, and managing linear transportation projects. This role is ideal for a candidate experienced in project management for planning and design of urban streets, roadways, multi-use trails, and other multimodal facilities. Experience with PennDOT and/or NJDOT roadway or highway design is preferred, as is experience with the City of Philadelphia or other large municipal clients. The position will primarily focus on managing and leading the planning and design of multimodal transportation projects, including corridor studies, complete streets improvements, Vision Zero initiatives, public transit, signing and pavement marking, grading, traffic control improvements, and local and state permitting. There will also be opportunities to contribute to bicycle and pedestrian planning, including region-wide active transportation plans, corridor master plans, and trail routing and feasibility studies. The role involves project management tasks such as scheduling, budgeting, and invoicing, leading projects related to multimodal, active transportation, and transit-friendly planning, transportation and safety studies, greenway plans, community engagement, visioning, and concept design. Responsibilities also include overseeing public outreach, mentoring junior staff, reviewing designs, report writing, specification development, permitting, and coordinating with internal teams, subconsultants, and public agencies. The ideal candidate will also assist with business development, including networking, client meetings, and proposal writing, contributing to the growth of a team passionate about community improvement through planning and design. Participation in professional societies like ASCE, WTS, and ITE is encouraged.

Requirements

8+ years of experience planning, designing, and managing linear transportation projects
Experience in project management of planning and design involving urban streets and roadways, multi-use trails, and other multimodal facilities
P.E. License
BS or MS in Civil Engineering
At least 8 years with relevant transportation design experience
Project management experience
Proficient in the necessary software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation/lnRoads/Open Roads
Strong interest in a multi-disciplinary and collaborative approach to design
Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Nice To Haves

Experience with roadway or highway design involving PennDOT and/or NJDOT
Experience with the City of Philadelphia or other large municipal clients
Assisting with bicycle and pedestrian planning, including region-wide active transportation plans, corridor master plans and trail routing and feasibility studies

Responsibilities

Project Management tasks including scheduling, budgeting, and invoicing
Lead and manage projects associated with multimodal, active transportation, and transit-friendly planning, transportation and safety studies, greenway plans, community engagement, visioning, and concept design plans
Oversee public outreach activities
Mentor junior staff
Reviewing designs, report writing, specification development, and permitting
Coordination with internal project team members across several regional NV5 offices and departments, as well as subconsultants, public agencies, clients, participation in project meetings, and assisting other teams in the office as needed.
Assist with business development, including professional networking, meeting with potential clients, and proposal writing