Roadway/Transportation Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is looking for a highly skilled Project Manager to oversee engineering projects in Asheville, NC. The role demands strong project management skills to accomplish objectives such as planning, scheduling, and budget management, while building client relationships and coordinating team efforts.

Key requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, a Professional Engineer License, and at least 10 years of experience in roadway/highway plans. The position offers a collaborative environment and is part of a 100% employee-owned firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in developing roadway/highway plans.
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams.
• Project management and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop project scope.
• Prepares progress reports and reviews invoices.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bentley MicroStation

Open Roads Designer Software

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program

Professional Engineer License

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary:

Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee
• Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Manage subconsultants
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing extra work order requests and open‑end contract task proposals
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in office’s project financial status meetings
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set‑up and execute a quality project
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high‑quality outcome
• Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one‑on‑one check‑in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Skilled with Bentley MicroStation and associated design software
• Familiar with Open Roads Designer Software

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer License
• 10+ years’ experience in developing roadway/highway plans

Preferred Experience:

• CAPM or PMP
• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Project management and business development experience
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, P3
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions:

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.