Project Manager - Transportation

Westwood Professional Services; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to lead diverse roadway design projects. This role offers the opportunity to manage complex projects while mentoring a dynamic team. With a commitment to high-level professional services, the firm values innovation and collaboration. Join a workplace recognized as a top employer, where your expertise will contribute to impactful infrastructure projects across Wisconsin. If you have a passion for transportation design and project management, this position is tailored for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in transportation design and project management.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transportation design projects.
• Knowledge of the WisDOT delivery process.

Responsibilities

• Manage design and delivery of multidiscipline transportation projects.
• Develop project work plans and budget projections.
• Coordinate with government agencies and clients.

Skills

Project Management

Transportation Design

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office

Geometric Design

Business Development

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE)

Job description

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join our team in our Appleton, WI office. We are looking to expand our services in the state of Wisconsin. We have offices in Appleton and Madison but are open to expanding our team to other areas of the state. Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of diverse roadway design experience, including experience managing projects. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Westwood is rated a 2024 Top Workplace!

Project Manager - Transportation Job Locations

US-WI-Appleton ID

2025-6580

Category
Transportation
Position Type
Regular
Division
Public Infrastructure


Overview

Project Manager - Transportation - Appleton, WI

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join our team in our Appleton, WI office. We are looking to expand our services in the state of Wisconsin. We have offices in Appleton and Madison but are open to expanding our team to other areas of the state. Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of diverse roadway design experience, including experience managing projects. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Westwood is rated a 2024 Top Workplace!

Duties and Responsibilities

Manage the design and delivery of multidiscipline projects in a profitable manner
• Oversee the technical aspects of various projects
• Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
• Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
• Review, interpret and act on business metrics, including utilization, backlog, work in process and account receivables
• Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
• Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
• Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
• Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants
• Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
• Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
• Write proposals and participate and/or lead interviews
• Grow, mentor and train staff
• Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
• Lead business development activities
• Negotiate contract terms and conditions with clients and governmental entities
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed
• Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism

Required Skills

• Outgoing, friendly, approachable
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex transportation design projects in a profitable manner
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects under the WisDOT delivery process
• Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
• Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
• Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
• Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
• Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff
• Ability to coach and motivate other
• Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture/conceptual

Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in WI (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
• 8+ years of progressive experience in transportation design and project management

About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)

Westwood Professional Services Inc. (Westwood) was established in 1972 and has since become a leader in many of the markets it serves. Westwood is a full-service, multidiscipline professional engineering firm and serves wind, solar, power delivery, residential and commercial development, and public infrastructure clients and their projects from multiple offices across the U.S.

In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30 respectively on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on industry top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement on award-wining projects nationwide.

Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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