Civil Project Manager, Transportation

Westwood Professional Services; Town of Middleton (WI); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. in Madison, WI is seeking a Transportation Project Manager with 8+ years of roadway design and project management experience to lead design projects, manage client relationships, and contribute to the growth of the transportation practice.

The role covers marketing, business development, mentoring staff, coordinating with government agencies and subconsultants, and delivering projects on time and budget.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in WI (or capable of obtaining within 6 months).
• 8+ years of progressive experience in design.
• Travel to project sites and other Westwood offices across the United States.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner.
• Oversee the technical aspects of various projects.
• Supervise engineers and technical staff assigned to the project.
• Develop project work plans and budgets and deploy resources.
• Coordinate with government agencies and subconsultants.
• Lead business development activities.

Skills

Project management

Client communication

Staff management

Microsoft Office

Roadway design

Budgeting

QA/QC

Team leadership

DOT experience

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Licensed PE in WI

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team as a Transportation Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood's highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of roadway design, DOT, and project management experience supporting design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks, as well as marketing, business development, client contact, and team growth. Our Madison, WI office is growing, and this position may have to start remote/hybrid until we have capacity!

Responsibilities

• Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
• Oversee the technical aspects of various projects
• Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
• Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
• Review, interpret and act upon business metrics including utilization, backlog, work in process and account receivables
• Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
• Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants
• Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
• Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
• Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
• Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
• Write proposals and participate and/or lead interviews
• Grow, mentor and train staff
• Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
• Lead business development activities
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions
• Ensure division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
• Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Required Skills

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage design projects in a profitable manner
• Understanding of alternative delivery methods
• Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
• Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
• General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services
• Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
• Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
• Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
• Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
• Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
• Ability to coach and motivate others

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in WI (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in design
• This position may require travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States

EEO Statement

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.