Roadway/Transportation Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead engineering projects with precision and expertise. This role involves overseeing project objectives, managing budgets, and ensuring quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in roadway/highway planning and project management, with a focus on delivering successful outcomes for clients. Join a dynamic, employee-owned firm that values innovation and collaboration, and contribute to impactful projects that shape communities. If you're ready to take on new challenges and drive project success, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in roadway/highway plans development.
• Proficient in project management and budget oversight.

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets for assigned projects.
• Oversee and coordinate project teams and subconsultants.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bentley MicroStation

Open Roads Designer Software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer License

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm of more than 2,300 professionals that provides a full range of multi-disciplined engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #61 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including scope, schedule, and budget.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable, and manpower requirements and prepares invoices.
• Develop Project Management plans for assigned projects.
• Establish project pricing and budgets.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Develop and maintain project-specific quality plans.
• Develop and coordinate project scope.
• Manage subconsultants.
• Participate in client presentations.
• Oversee and manage assigned staff working on the project.
• Manage all technical resources on the project team.
• Development of extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
• Coordinate and assist Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals.

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.