Consultant Project Manager

Hirebridge; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm is seeking a qualified professional to manage transportation infrastructure projects in Delaware County, PA. The role includes leading projects, overseeing design submissions, coordinating with stakeholders, and managing project budgets and schedules. Candidates should have at least 5 years of project management experience and excellent communication skills. Familiarity with PennDOT's project development process is preferred. This role emphasizes collaborative work and impacts on public quality of life.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of project management and delivery experience.
• Ability to work effectively with teams, government, and public.
• Strong knowledge of PennDOT publications/processes preferred.
• Familiarity with PennDOT’s project development process and publications.
• Experience across structural, highway, or traffic engineering disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation projects from initiation through close-out.
• Manage project advertisements and supplements through ECMS.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings and stakeholder coordination.
• Oversee design submissions and review plans.
• Track project schedules, budgets, and key milestones.
• Manage environmental documentation and permitting.
• Coordinate utility relocations and ROW acquisitions.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Familiarity with PennDOT processes

Multitasking & organization

Tools

ECMS familiarity

Job description

Ranked the #4 Large Employer to Work for in America and residing in the Top 400 on Engineering News Record (ENR)'s List of Top Design Firms in the nation, TPD is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional with extensive expertise in delivering transportation infrastructure projects in compliance with federal and PennDOT guidelines. This individual will be responsible for managing federally and state-funded projects under PennDOT oversight. Some potential clients include PennDOT, the City of Philadelphia and various counties.

Position Overview

The successful candidate will lead transportation projects from initiation through close-out on behalf of clients. Responsibilities include:

• Managing project advertisements and supplements through ECMS.
• Organizing and facilitating project meetings and stakeholder coordination.
• Overseeing design submissions, reviewing plans and special provisions.
• Tracking project schedules, budgets, and key milestones.
• Managing environmental documentation, permitting, and clearances.
• Coordinating utility relocations and right-of-way acquisitions.
• Supporting consultants with the preparation of addenda for advertised projects.

Regular coordination with engineering consultants, municipalities, DVRPC, PADEP, and PennDOT is essential to resolve design issues, advance PS&E packages, and support successful project letting.

Additional Responsibilities May Include

• Reviewing and guiding consultant proposals and bid package development.
  Developing and maintaining long‑term capital plans for client infrastructure.
• Prioritizing projects for reconstruction, rehabilitation, or demolition.
• Overseeing bridge inspection programs and ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Providing technical support to maintenance crews and staff.
• Supporting right-of-way acquisition processes.

Job Requirements

• Demonstrate familiarity with PennDOT’s project development process for local projects and their project delivery systems.
• The desired candidate should have at least 5 years of project management and project delivery experience and be willing to work in a collaborative team setting.
• Successful candidates shall possess excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with teams, government officials, and the public.
• Discipline strengths could include structural, highway or traffic engineering.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail.
• Strong knowledge of PennDOT publications/processes preferred.

Don't meet every qualification or skill in the description? That's ok! We are fully committed to expanding our staff and culture to best serve our clients and our communities. If you are interested in this position but don't completely align with every qualification listed, we encourage you to apply. You may be what we are looking for, for this role or maybe for another open position.

At TPD we exist to improve the quality of life for the public, and are dedicated to Moving Forward Together®