Transportation Project Manager

Cranston Engineering Group, P.C • Charleston, SC

117d • Remote

About The Position

Join Cranston, an HFW partner firm, as a Transportation Project Manager. In this dynamic role, you will lead a design team, overseeing all aspects of project management from pursuing new opportunities to ensuring on-time and on-budget project delivery. You will be responsible for proposal preparation, project staffing, and maintaining strong client relationships. Your expertise will guide the execution of project schedules, scopes, and budgets, while ensuring quality control and compliance with corporate policies. Additionally, you will play a key role in business development, identifying new clients, and fostering a cohesive team environment. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering successful projects and driving our firm's growth and reputation.

Requirements

• 8+ years of engineering design consulting experience.
• 3-5 years of project management experience.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Exceptional project management abilities.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and technical software.
• Valid Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering License in GA, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Senior Technical Advisor and Subject Matter Expert.
• Identify new markets and clients to bring in new projects, while maintaining positive relationships with existing clients.
• Prepare proposals and qualification statements, including estimates and presentations.
• Prepare project schedules, scopes, and budgets, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets, and prepare Project Planning Worksheets.
• Determine project team makeup and assign workloads.
• Conduct project kick-off meetings to communicate and obtain agreement on project schedules.
• Monitor and follow up on client invoicing and payments.
• Oversee the design phase, including conducting design review meetings and providing progress reports.
• Manage participation in the bidding phase and coordinate responses to contractor questions.
• Manage the construction phase according to contract requirements.
• Respond promptly to requests for information or problems, maintaining good communication.
• Ensure quality control procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Provide guidance and training to technical support personnel.
• Coordinate with other groups for project support.
• Ensure project correspondence and design documentation are kept orderly and complete.
• Properly close out projects in accordance with established procedures.

Benefits

• Bi-Annual Profit/Bonus Distributions
• 401(k) Contribution Match
• Entrepreneurial Culture: Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and offers growth opportunities for driven professionals.
• Collaborative Learning & Career Development: Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that promotes multi-disciplinary learning and provides ample career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees