Construction Services Project Manager

TranSystems Corporation; Town of Texas, Fort Worth (WI, TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Construction Services Project Manager to join their team. This role involves managing complex construction engineering projects while ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil engineering and extensive experience in project management. You will work in a dynamic environment, collaborating with clients and project teams to deliver successful outcomes. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact in transportation and infrastructure projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Access to company vehicle

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) company match

Competitive vacation accrual

Qualifications

• 10 years of engineering experience in civil, construction, or transportation fields.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas or ability to obtain within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Manage clients and project teams for construction-related projects.
• Prepare and manage project budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate project meetings and conduct presentations.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Construction Engineering

Municipal Engineering

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

Problem Solving

Negotiation

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Overview

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is seeking a Construction Services Project Manager to join any of the following office locations: Austin, TX; Fort Worth, TX; or Houston, TX. Performs advanced civil, municipal, and complex transportation engineering work in the functional area of Construction Services for Gannett Fleming TranSystems on assigned projects to ensure contracted design and construction obligations are achieved in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work requires contact with governmental officials and private entities. Employees at this level establish their own work plan and priorities to meet set objectives.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

• Management of clients and project teams.
• Responsible for financial and production success of Construction Service-related projects.
• Assists with and/or lead the planning, coordinating and execution of Construction Service projects.
• Participates in preparing and managing project budgets and schedules.
• Participates in preparing and executing business development plans.
• Focus on quality and ensures compliance with QA/QC procedures.
• Coordinates project meetings and conducts presentations.
• Oversees and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Oversees and schedules construction engineering inspection (CEI) activities.
• Oversees and schedules construction management & testing (CMT) activities.
• Evaluates project issues and produces solutions to address deficiency issues providing insight to the client.
• Reviews change orders prior to execution and assists with coordination between contractors and the client.
• Acts as the liaison between consultants and the client to address project issues.
• Manages Construction Service equipment inventory and maintenance.
• Assists with development and review of project proposals.
• Assists with internal training.
• Competency and awareness of safety compliance and programs.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or related discipline, from an ABET accredited school.
• 10 years civil engineering, construction engineering, municipal engineering, transportation engineering, or related engineering experience.
• Valid US driver’s license. This position requires driving to projects and related meetings.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Texas (Professional Engineers licensed in another state in the United States, but not currently licensed in the State of Texas, must (1) meet the license requirements of the State of Texas Engineering Practices Act, (2) obtain a professional engineering license from the State of Texas within six (6) months of the date of hire).
• Ability to obtain railroad certification, as needed.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
• Criminal Background History. This position requires work with airports, municipalities, railroads and other clients that require criminal background history checks.
• Must also have competencies in:
  • Construction of water and wastewater facilities, dams, and earth science projects, transportation (road, air, water, rail) and transit facilities, including understanding of standard construction documents, procedures, and criteria.
  • Applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations specific to area of responsibility for safeguarding information and information technology related systems.
  • Applicable plans, specifications, and estimate preparation, review, processing and compliance requirements.
  • Construction engineering policies and requirements.
  • Construction phasing and sequencing.
  • Payment concepts, methods, policies, and requirements.
  • Applying engineering principles, practices, and methods in job responsibilities.
  • Assists with Risk Management assessments.
  • Negotiating settlement of differences without damaging relationships, applying effective questioning and listening techniques to determine other parties’ positions in a direct and diplomatic manner.
  • Speaking to present images and ideas in a clear, concise, organized, and interesting manner to optimize audience understanding and keep the group focused.
  • Exercise logic and reasoning to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; makes decisions that support business objectives and goals.
  • Establishes plans and setting objectives and goals that support the overall business strategy/results; anticipating and adjusting for problems/roadblocks.

Work Environment:

• Subject to extreme cold and heat; below 32 and/or above 100 degrees for more than one hour.
• Subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• Subject to hazards-moving vehicles/mechanical parts, high places/hear, or chemicals.
• Balancing-walking, standing, crouching on various surfaces without falling.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Walking-moving on foot to accomplish tasks: long distance/from one work site to another.
• Required to wear protective gear-respirator, hard hat, vest, or other device.
• Medium work: Lift up to 50 lbs at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 25 lbs.
• Talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by spoken words.
• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view computer screen; extensive reading.
• Work in an outdoor or project field office environment 75% of the time.
• Regular travel will be required.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Access to company vehicle for inspection work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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