Transportation Project Manager
About The Position
The Transportation Project Manager position leads complex transportation infrastructure projects from planning through construction. This role involves coordinating stakeholders, managing budgets, contracts, and procurement, and ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and regulatory standards. The Transportation Project Manager will oversee the design, development, and execution of transportation projects, ensuring compliance with relevant codes, standards, and processes. This position will be crucial in right-of-way acquisition, utility coordination, and collaboration with consultants, contractors, and government agencies to successfully deliver public works projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in a science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM) or related field.
- One (1) to three (3) years of progressively responsible project management experience.
- Familiarity with GDOT Publications such as the Design Policy Manual, GDOT LAP Manual, and GDOT ROW Manual.
- State of Georgia Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- GDOT Local Administered Project (LAP) Training.
- GDOT Plan Development Process (PDP) Training.
- GDOT Right-of-Way Acquisition for Local Public Agencies Training.
- Strong knowledge of transportation engineering principles, codes, and ordinances.
- Ability to analyze, categorize, and prioritize data to inform project decisions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in GIS analysis and project documentation.
- Strong judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively with multiple stakeholders.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Review project concepts and design drawings for transportation improvement projects, including drainage.
- Conduct site visits and field investigations to resolve design issues and ensure compliance with GDOT, MUTCD, AASHTO and Hall County design standards.
- Perform field investigations for road and intersection improvements, signage needs, maintenance issues, and erosion control.
- Utilize GIS analysis for transportation-related projects and prepare project databases, graphics, and maps.
- Coordinate with stakeholders through all project phases, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Lead comprehensive public involvement campaigns for transportation improvement projects.
- Assist in project meetings with design consultants, state and federal agencies, and local governments.
- Support right-of-way and utility coordination efforts, including research and tracking.
- Participate in contract procurement, including cost estimation, project scope development, and proposal evaluation.
- Monitor project budgets and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective completion.
- Supervise consultant work and ensure compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.
- Address concerns raised by residents and businesses, proposing and implementing solutions.
- Maintain an up-to-date understanding of transportation engineering standards and best practices.
- Regular and predictable attendance is required.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
