ABET-accredited Civil Engineer Project Manager

Jobsonboard

Pennsylvania

On-site

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan (Traditional & Roth options)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Paid Time Off

Career Development Programs

Professional training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jobsonboard is seeking a skilled Transportation Structural Project Manager in Allentown, Pennsylvania, to lead multidisciplinary teams in delivering complex transportation infrastructure projects.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, at least 10 years of project management experience, and a strong background in transportation or structural engineering.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Qualifications

Minimum 10 years of engineering and project management experience.
Strong experience managing transportation or structural engineering projects.
Demonstrated success in managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and teams.

Responsibilities

Manage projects from planning through completion.
Deliver projects within scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Build and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Proposal development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lead Complex Transportation Infrastructure Projects | Bridge Engineering | Project Management | Allentown, Pennsylvania

Are you an experienced Civil Engineer and Project Manager with a passion for delivering complex transportation infrastructure projects? We are seeking a Transportation Structural Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams through every phase of project delivery—from planning and design to construction support and closeout.

This leadership role is ideal for a seasoned engineering professional with expertise in project management, structural transportation projects, client relationship management, budgeting, scheduling, risk management, and proposal development. You will play a key role in delivering high-quality transportation infrastructure projects while mentoring project teams and supporting business growth.

Position Overview

As a Transportation Structural Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing multiple engineering projects while ensuring they are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will oversee project planning, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, manage project risks, communicate with clients and stakeholders, and support business development initiatives.

This position requires strong leadership, technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills to successfully manage transportation and structural engineering projects.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Manage transportation and structural engineering projects from planning through completion.
Deliver projects in accordance with approved scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Develop comprehensive Project Management Plans (PMPs) and Quality Management Plans.
Create, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules.
Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure successful project execution.
Manage project resources and staffing requirements.

Financial & Risk Management

Develop project budgets and monitor financial performance.
Track project progress and identify potential risks.
Implement proactive risk mitigation strategies.
Prepare and manage change orders, additional service requests, and task proposals.
Participate in project financial review meetings.
Review invoices and monitor project profitability.

Client & Stakeholder Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and project stakeholders.
Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and key updates.
Understand client objectives and deliver solutions that exceed expectations.
Lead project meetings, presentations, and progress reviews.

Team Leadership

Mentor and coach engineers and project team members.
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings and provide performance feedback.
Encourage collaboration, accountability, and continuous professional development.
Facilitate project debriefs and lessons learned to improve future project delivery.

Business Development

Support strategic marketing and business development initiatives.
Participate in Go/No-Go evaluations.
Lead and contribute to proposal development and interview presentations.
Collaborate with office leadership to identify new business opportunities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
Minimum 10 years of engineering and engineering project management experience.
Strong experience managing transportation or structural engineering projects.
Demonstrated success managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and project teams.
Experience developing Project Management Plans and Quality Management Plans.
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License or other applicable professional certification.
Experience working with county and state transportation agencies.
Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
Experience with multiple project delivery methods, including:
- Design-Bid-Build
- Design-Build
- Public-Private Partnerships (P3)
Business development and proposal management experience.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a collaborative engineering leader with extensive experience delivering transportation infrastructure projects. You excel at managing complex project portfolios, leading multidisciplinary teams, communicating with clients, mitigating project risks, and driving successful outcomes while mentoring the next generation of engineers.

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