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Project Manager, Roadway Engineering

TranSystems

Kansas City (MO)

Hybrid

USD 120,000 - 150,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

GFT is looking for a Project Manager in Roadway Engineering to enhance transportation infrastructure as part of their dynamic Transportation Team. The role involves managing diverse projects while ensuring high quality and adherence to budget, all within a hybrid work environment. A civil engineering degree and experience in roadway projects are essential for success.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work environment

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off accrual

Qualifications

Minimum of 8 years design experience preferred.
Professional Engineer registration in Nebraska or Iowa is preferred.
Experience with NDOT and IaDOT design build is an asset.

Responsibilities

Responsible for roadway design and project management tasks.
Oversee project delivery and manage project budgets.
Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Team Leadership

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Civil 3D

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Overview

Overview

GFT is seeking a Project Manager, Roadway Engineering to join our Transportation Team in Omaha, NE! This is a hybrid position.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all . Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

GFT is seeking an emerging or established engineering leader with experience in roadway engineering and project management. This role has opportunity to grow from a technical focus into management and business-related functions. This role will be responsible for the design and preparation of plan submittals related to highway and arterial roadway design, complex intersection design, local roadways, site design, bridge replacement/rehabilitation, traffic design, drainage design for NDOT, MoDOT, KDOT and Iowa DOT and other various DOTs and municipal agencies.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

Project Management

Perform project management and engineering tasks related to the planning and design of transportation facilities such as freeways, arterials, intersections, railroad and drainage. Be part of a Design Team that produces plans, specifications, cost estimates and schedules for transportation construction projects. Duties include oversight and preparation of engineering reports, engineering calculations and analysis and furnishing technical documentation for design projects. Work tasks generally pertain to planning and design functions for highways, arterials, traffic, drainage and site design. Attendance at meetings and interaction with clients should be expected. Effective written and oral communication skills are imperative.
Oversees project delivery by providing direction and oversight to project team members for the completion of technical efforts including roadway, traffic, drainage and site design projects and reports.
Answer any questions and reviews shop drawings during the construction phase of the project.

Oversee Team Members

Support and develop team members
Schedule regular status meetings / in-person meetings with team members
Develop/Manage labor projections for the team
Facilitate resourcing for the team
Review/Oversee project budgets
QA/QC - Work with team members to ensure quality expectations are being met.
Develop contingency and team member transitions plans, identify successors and provide mentorship.
Communicate timely and effectively with their Division Leader, Area Business Manager and other Leaders within the Area.

Communicate timely and effectively with their Division Leader, Area Business Manager and other Leaders within the Area.
Employee Management

Ensure focus on creating a work environment that retains top talent, creates development opportunities for employees, communicates performance concerns, mentors, supports positive morale, and strategically acquires new talent.

Financial Responsibilities

Lead the project management of projects both technically and financially to meet the clients’ expectations in completing quality projects on-time and on budget.
Work with team members on project performance.
Work with Business Manager for PM meetings. Review At-Risk projects.
Manage / optimize utilization - review / discuss and resolve any utilization issues with team members

Business Development

Develop/Maintain Client relationships
Proposals / RFQ’s - Go/No Go.
Client Service Team Meetings - Provide input and support where needed

Coordination with other

Work with Division Leader to ensure optimal utilization / workload by sharing work as necessary across multiple teams

Qualifications

What you'll bring to our firm:

Bachelor’s degree in the Civil engineering field required.
Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer, preferably in Nebraska or Iowa
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and various engineering software systems depending on engineering discipline: AutoCAD; MicroStation/GeoPak; In Roads, Land Desktop, and Civil 3D.
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 GFT serves.

What we prefer for you bring:

A minimum of 8 years design experience.
Experience with NDOT and IaDOT design build.
Proven ability to manage individuals.

Compensation:

The salary range for this position is $120,000 - $150,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of GFT.

Location: Omaha, NE

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

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Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Industries
Architecture and Planning and Civil Engineering

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