Transportation Project Manager

Garver • Austin, TX

17d

About The Position

Transportation Project Manager (Schematic, PS&E projects) Join our team at Garver, an award-winning national full-service firm. We pride ourselves on our unique organizational structure that empowers local decision-making, ensuring swift adaptation to evolving needs. With a distinctive combination of nationwide resources, local autonomy, and the expertise of seasoned Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), we invest in our employees so they can excel in delivering unparalleled service to our clients and communities. At Garver, you'll enjoy a collaborative team environment, with ample opportunities for both professional mastery and autonomy in your work. Join us in making a difference! Our work is done through projects and Garver is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to manage schematic projects as part of our growing team in the Austin, TX area in our Austin or Round Rock office . They will be mentored and trained as seller-doers with opportunities to lead projects, market our services, interact with the biggest transportation clients in Texas, and perform the work.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE)
• Professional interpersonal and leadership skills, including a willingness to learn and be coached by a mentor.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Eight (8) to fifteen (15) years of relevant experience
• Practical working knowledge of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Green Book, the Roadside Design Guide, the Highway Capacity Manual (HCM), and the Manual Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) as well as TxDOT Design manuals and processes
• Experience with Bentley software - OpenRoads, MicroStation, Geopak or and/or other roadway design software
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office / Office 365
• Geometric design for roadways/interchanges
• Drainage design
• Construction sequencing and traffic control
• Utility relocation coordination

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on TxDOT (or other DOT) transportation projects
• Experience preparing fee Scope, Schedule, and Fee proposals
• Experience managing projects with direct client interaction and client management

Responsibilities

• Project and design team management
• Sub-consultant coordination
• Project/task scheduling
• Lean and mentor staff to and perform Transportation Design (Highways, Municipal Roadways, Roadway Drainage, Signing / Pavement Markings, Bicycle/Pedestrian facilities)
• Plan production oversight
• Preparing cost estimates
• Client interaction
• Marketing activities such as preparing proposals and letters of interest, and participation in interviews and other presentations.
• Supervises and mentors Project Engineers and/or Engineers in Training and takes responsibility for their growth and performance.

Benefits

• Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere.
• Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects.
• By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees