Roadway/Transportation Project Manager

JMT; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Roadway/Transportation Project Manager to lead and deliver project objectives effectively. This role involves managing project scope, schedule, and budget while ensuring quality and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in roadway engineering, proficiency in key software tools, and a strong background in project management. Join a dynamic, employee-owned firm that values innovation and collaboration, where your expertise will contribute to meaningful projects across the United States. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in the engineering field.

Qualifications

• 10+ years’ experience in developing roadway/highway plans.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Bentley MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources effectively.
• Develop project management plans and maintain quality standards.
• Oversee technical resources and manage assigned staff.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Bentley MicroStation

Open Roads Designer Software

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program

Professional Engineer License

Job description

Roadway/Transportation Project Manager

Highway Engineering

Sylva, NC • ID: 23054 • Full-Time/Regular

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

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

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

1. Proficient in Microsoft Office.
2. Skilled with Bentley MicroStation and associated design software.
3. Familiar with Open Roads Designer Software.

Required Experience

1. Bachelor’s degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.
2. Professional Engineer License.
3. 10+ years’ experience in developing roadway/highway plans.

Preferred Experience

1. CAPM or PMP.
2. Experience working with local clients at the county and state level.
3. Project management and business development experience.
4. Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3.
5. 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.