Senior Project Manager - # 2968

Wade Trim; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k)

Performance bonuses

Education reimbursement

Employee stock program

Job summary

Wade Trim is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Michigan to join our Transportation Team. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, a Professional Engineer license, and over 10 years of related experience. Responsibilities include managing transportation projects, overseeing budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to mentor junior staff while working on various transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer license and ability to obtain PE in multiple states.
• Minimum 10 years of roadway and/or transportation related design experience.
• Previous MDOT and Michigan Local Public Agency experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects and technical tasks.
• Oversee budget, schedule, technical requirements, and project communications.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to deliver projects.

Skills

Professional Engineer license

10+ years of related Engineering experience

MDOT knowledge and experience

Design Software (Bentley MicroStation)

Strong written and verbal skills

Ability to supervise junior engineering staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MDOT Plan Preparation

MDOT Cost Estimates

Design using ORDI

Local, state and federal transportation standards

Job description

What We Offer

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Rotation Program, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Transportation Team to improve infrastructure in Michigan. The candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and have at least 10 years of related experience. We are looking for someone who has strong people and team building skills to effectively communicate with clients and staff. The candidate must also be self‑motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Typical responsibilities include

• Operational:
  • Project management and oversight of transportation projects and technical tasks
  • Proactively manage project including budget, direct labor and expenses, sub-consultants, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, project communications, etc.
  • Work closely with client, other disciplines, and stakeholders in the successful delivery of projects
  • Responsible for project performance and profitability
  • Financial Project Management: i.e. A/R, invoicing, etc.
  • Responsible for project performance and client profitability
  • Design of various transportation projects including roadways, bridge approaches, traffic control plans, etc.
  • Write reports using local and state standards
  • Attend and/or conduct client and project meetings
  • Maintain a safe working environment
• Sales Business Development (Desired):
  • Work collaboratively to grow Wade Trim's presence and market share in the Michigan Transportation market
  • Perform client visits and routine sales calls
  • Responsible for client satisfaction
  • Review proposal scope, pricing and other content for transportation projects
  • Assist with marketing, proposals, and technical presentations

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required

Skills / Experience

• Professional Engineer license; ability to obtain PE license in multiple states is required.
• 10+ years of related Engineering experience (Roadway and/or Transportation related design) is required.
• Previous MDOT and Michigan Local Public Agency experience is preferred, experience with other DOT's is applicable.
• Knowledge in MDOT standards and practices is required, including:
• Experience with the MDOT Plan Preparation and review process is required.
• Experience in preparing MDOT Cost Estimates is required.
• Experience in preparing MDOT schedules and budgets is required.
• Experience with and/or managing the design using ORDI is required.
• Design Software (Bentley MicroStation) is required.
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal transportation standards and procedures is required.
• Strong written and verbal skills are required.
• Ability to oversee, mentor, and supervise junior engineering staff is required.

EEO Statement

Wade Trim is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.