Project Manager I - Engineering (DOT)

City of Atlanta, GA; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlanta, GA is seeking a Project Manager I (Engineering) to lead transportation engineering projects from planning through design and construction, coordinating operations and resources to deliver on time and within budget.

This role demands strong knowledge of project management, budgeting, risk management and stakeholder communication, with the ability to supervise staff and work under general supervision. A valid Georgia driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field.
• 2–5 years of related experience.
• Experience managing projects up to $500,000.

Responsibilities

• Review contractors’ journals and inspectors' journals to ensure payment accuracy.
• Plan review of designs, layouts, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts.
• Use project management methods to initiate, plan, execute, monitor and close projects.
• Monitor consultants’ progress and invoices; prepare supplemental agreements.
• Negotiate fees and scope of work with consultants.
• Perform on-site reviews, analyses, tests and provide technical support.
• Plan projects with comprehensive sets of plans to achieve objectives.
• Monitor and control project results against plan.
• Possibly supervise staff.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Posting Expires: 10/23/2026

Salary Range: $68,156.41 - $90,988.81

General Description and Classification Standards

Project Manager I (Engineering) is responsible for transportation engineering work involving project planning, development and design; coordinating construction, transportation/traffic and/or maintenance operations. Ensures compliance with applicable federal and state laws, policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines. Work involves regular contact with governmental officials, City staff, vendors, contractors, and the public, and private sector agencies. This position requires an experienced, professional capable of carrying out most assignments typical of the profession with limited guidance or review. This level would be considered a promotional level and attainable by any incumbents in a work group who demonstrate the necessary knowledge, ability, and performance.

Supervision Received

Works under very general supervision. Depending on organization structure, may work independently with responsibility for an assigned function or program.

Decision Making

Applies organizational policies. Selects appropriately from multiple procedures and methods to accomplish tasks. Establishes work methods, timetables, performance standards consistent with The Moving Atlanta Forward strategic delivery plan.

Leadership Provided

Typically has formal project management and/or skills development responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive.

• Reviews contractors’ daily journals for comparison to inspectors' daily journals for accuracy and congruency to avoid any conflicts when contractors are preparing applications for payment to the City for delivered work
• Plan review of designs, development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates and contracts
• Utilizes project management principles in initiating, planning, executing, monitoring, controlling and closing complex transportation projects.
• Monitors consultants' progress and work quality; checks invoices and associated documents; prepares supplemental agreements.
• Negotiates fees, scope of work and monitors consultant design contracts.
• Makes on-site engineering reviews, analyses, tests and provides technical support.
• Plans out projects by creating a comprehensive set of plans that will enable the project team to deliver the project objectives.
• Monitors and controls project efforts by reviewing project work results and comparing them to planned results.
• May supervise assigned staff
• May perform other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. COA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

This is a partial listing of necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully, it is not an exhaustive list.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of project management including scope development and tracking, organization planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management and conflict management.
• Knowledge of surveying, engineering, and construction methods;
• Knowledge of planning, engineering design, and project management.
• Skill in Excel, and other technical software in order to create well-structured documents, reports spreadsheets, presentations, proposals and other documents;
• Skill in project management software
• Skill in preparing effective and strong oral and written communications;
• Skill in reading, interpreting, and producing legal documents such as legal descriptions of property.
• Ability to demonstrate quality control standards (E.g. ISO 9001)
• Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships at all organizational levels and with the public;
• Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy when dealing with difficult or sensitive situations;
• Ability to work effectively, as part of a team to ensure team and business goals are met effectively and efficiently;
• Ability to work independently when required, working effectively without supervision;

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience –

• 1.BA/BS degree in engineering, construction management or a related field.
• 2.Two (2) to five (5) years of related experience is required.
• 3.Experience managing projects up to $500,000.

Preferred Requirements

• 1.5 years or more of project management or construction management experience, including 2 years of lead work.
• 2.Engineering licensure or professional certifications applicable to the position
• 3.Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Licensures and Certifications

• Valid Georgia driver's license

Work Environment

Required physical and sensory capabilities to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with office and field work including in-person reporting as least 4-5 days per work week. May require occasional field/site visits.

Lifting Requirements

Physical requirements include, lifting, bending, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.