Senior Project Manager - # 2968

Wadetrim; Michigan; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short/Long-term Disability Insurance

Education Reimbursement

401(k)

Performance Bonuses

Employee Stock Program

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Wade Trim in Michigan seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead transportation projects. The candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer with a civil engineering degree and 10+ years of related experience, plus strong people skills and excellent writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities include project oversight, budget and schedule management, client liaison, and profitability. The role emphasizes mentoring staff and delivering quality designs per MDOT standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to obtain a 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 DOTs is applicable.
• Knowledge of MDOT standards and practices is required.
• 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 design using ORDiS 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.

Responsibilities

• Project management and oversight of transportation projects and technical tasks.
• Proactively manage the 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: e.g., A/R, invoicing, etc.
• Responsible for 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.
• 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.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Client communication

Budget management

Report writing

MDOT standards

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

ORDIS

Bentley MicroStation

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

• Operational:
  • Project management and oversight of transportation projects and technical tasks
  • Proactively manage the 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: e.g., A/R, invoicing, etc.
  • Responsible for 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

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license; ability to obtain a 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 DOTs is applicable.
• Knowledge of MDOT standards and practices is required.
• 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 design using ORDiS 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.

Wade Trim is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer.