Project Manager - Transportation

Barge Design Solutions; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. in Alabama is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our State Department of Transportation Client Center. You will lead project management efforts, develop plans, and coordinate client meetings to ensure on-time delivery and positive business impact.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Civil Engineering, 6+ years design/PM experience, and preferably a PE or PMP credential. Strong communication, leadership, and collaboration across disciplines are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• PE preferred; PMP candidates with similar skills considered.
• 6+ years of design and project management experience.
• Experience working with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
• Strong oral, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Ability to manage concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Strong teambuilding and collaboration across disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Develops comprehensive Project Management Plans.
• Leads and facilitates a collaborative work environment and fosters a positive workplace culture.
• Ensures Quality Program implementation and execution.
• Reviews project reports and makes necessary modifications.
• Acts as primary liaison between client and project team; coordinates client meetings and project delivery.
• Occasionally functions as a technical lead on projects.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
• Attends leadership meetings and supports strategic business planning.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

ALDOT experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Job description

What We're Looking For

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced and talented Project Manager to join our State Department of Transportation Client Center. The main function of PM role is to provide project management services on a variety of projects while maintaining Barge PM procedures, business goals, and objectives. Time is spent developing and managing projects, leading project post-mortem reviews, as well as, executing administrative pieces defined in each contract in a way that results in positive business impact and a great employee experience. This role is expected to establish and build positive client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Responsibilities include working with office leadership executing proper PM procedures.
• Develops contracts including subcontracts to comply with Barge terms.
• Prepares comprehensive Project Management Plans.
• Leads and facilitates a collaborative work environment and advances initiatives that support a positive workplace culture.
• Ensures Quality Program implementation and execution.
• Reviews project reports and findings.Makes modifications to project as needed.
• Provides technical guidance and resolves project problems.
• Acts as primary agent between client and project team coordinating events, leading client meetings & internal project meetings, and delivery of final project to client.
• On occasion may function as a technical lead on projects.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others.
• Attends various leadership meetings.
• Supports and implements strategic and business planning activities.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• PE candidates are highly preferred, but PMP candidates without a PE but with the same technical skills will also be considered.
• 6 years of related experience in design/project management.
• Experience working with the Alabama Department of Transportation (ALDOT).
• Strong design and technical credibility.
• Excellent oral, written, and graphical communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage concurrent projects and deadlines.
• Strong teambuilding skills.
• Able to collaborate with other design disciplines

Why join us?

Barge Design Solutions, Inc., is an engineering and architecture firm with diverse in-house multidisciplinary practice areas. The employee-owned company is more than 650+ people strong and serves clients nationwide from multiple U.S. locations. Barge is ranked on Engineering News-Record (ENR)’s Top 500 Design Firms and Architectural Record’s Top 300 Architecture Firms and is a certified Great Place To Work®. Our Primary Purpose For Being In Business Is Ultimately To Create a Better Life By Unleashing The Potential Of Our People, Clients And Communities. This Purpose Is Supported By Our Company’s Core Values Because At The End Of The Day, Barge CARES

• Collaborate – Help and expect help. Teamwork is essential in what we do.
• Authentic – Honesty, integrity and trust are at the heart of everything we do. We are who we say we are.
• Responsible – We are accountable for our work, our attitude, and our actions. We make Barge better.
• Excellence – We go all in and expect more of ourselves than others expect of us.
• Service – We are humble. We use our gifts in service of others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled