Program Director-Transportation Infrastructure

RS&H; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading architecture and engineering firm in the United States is looking for a Senior Project Director to support alternative delivery programs and projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 15 years of experience in alternative delivery methods, alongside project management capabilities. This role involves managing teams and fostering client relationships on large infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will demonstrate excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, contributing to a culture of accountability and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 15 years of experience with alternative delivery methods.
• Minimum 10 years of direct project management experience.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support a team on alternative delivery engagements with various state DOTs.
• Serve as a Project Manager for pursuits that provide high selection chances.
• Help grow a high-performing team focused on communication and accountability.

Job description

Job Summary

RS&H is seeking a Senior Project Director to join our Innovative Program Advisory Service Group. This position will support the Innovative Program Advisory team on various alternative delivery programs and projects across the country utilizing more progressive delivery methods such as design‑build, progressive design‑build, CMGC/CMAR, and P3 (DBF/DBFOM). Typical client engagements include program management tasks ranging from the development of implementation manuals and program guidelines, template documents and forms, internal and external stakeholder education; and project management tasks which include drafting and development of RFI, RFQ and RFP documents, evaluation manuals, project management plans, and deliverables to assist clients in meeting FHWA major project requirements (PMP, CSRA, IFP, etc.). The successful candidate will have experience performing diverse and complex work tasks associated with development, delivery and/or oversight of large infrastructure projects procured using a variety of alternative delivery methods. The candidate will have an understanding and proficiency in drafting performance‑based technical requirements, ITPs and responses to bidder RFIs during procurements. As a project manager, the candidate should have experience working within defined timelines and budgets to develop deliverables and be able to manage a team of technical discipline experts who will contribute to the development of various project and program documents.

Essential Functions

• Support experienced nationally recognized experts in alternative delivery
• Serve in a meaningful technical role on current alternative delivery engagements with various state DOT’s including Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Illinois, Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, North Carolina, among others
• Help grow a high‑performing Innovative Program Advisory group that believes in accountability, communication, ethics, team‑work, and a performance‑rewarding culture
• Serve as a Project Manager for project pursuits that provide the best opportunity for selection by the client in such a role

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 15 years of experience with alternative delivery including:
• Design‑Build, Progressive Design‑Build, and/or CM/GC
• P3 (DBF, DBFO/M)
• Minimum 10 years of direct project management experience
• Experience in task management on complex and large transportation projects
• Experience working on alternative delivery projects as a consultant to or employee of a state department(s) of transportation
• Ability to market and maintain positive and trusted relationships with clients, staff, and subconsultant partners
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail along with overall quality control and schedule management
• Ability to track individual project tasks and financial management of individual and overall project tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active, good‑standing Professional Engineering license, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Design Build Certified Practitioner (DBIA), or Project Management Professional (PMP)

Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third‑party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

The Company

Employee‑owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.