Senior Project Manager Roadway

TranSystems Corporation; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead roadway design projects. This role involves managing complex transportation projects, fostering client relationships, and ensuring project success through effective team coordination and financial oversight. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in roadway design and project management, with a strong focus on client satisfaction and business development. Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation, and take the next step in your career with a team committed to excellence in transportation services.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Access to company vehicle

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) company match

Competitive vacation accrual

Holiday pay

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation design and project management.
• Expertise in roadway design and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage roadway design projects from inception to completion.
• Develop client relationships and oversee project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Project Management

Roadway Design

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

GeoPak

OpenRoads

HEC-RAS

MS Project

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Roadway with an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for growth in their personal practice while contributing to the growth of the Transportation practice within TranSystems. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of Roadway Design projects. This key position will be responsible for leading and managing roadway projects. In addition, this position will be responsible for team management, coordination of tasks, scheduling, and financial management of projects.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Meet and develop relationships with established and potential clients.
• Independently performs complex tasks using advanced design techniques consulting with Engineers and/or Planners on problems.
• Serve as the Project Engineer and/or Project Manager for transportation design projects.
• Prepare horizontal and vertical alignments as well as roadway plans production utilizing Microstation, Geopak, OpenRoads and 3D-Modeling.
• Prepare and/or oversee bridge and culvert hydraulic design plans and calculations using MicroStation, GeoPak, OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Develop and/or oversee drainage and erosion control plans and calculations for transportation projects using MicroStation, GeoPak, and ORD software.
• Assist and prepare schedules using MS Project.
• May be required to make professional presentations to client or agency representatives.
• Experience managing client contacts and relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other service lines. Maintains liaison, communication, and transfer of information between various departments.
• Assist with and participate in the development of the work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Assist in the preparation of cost estimates, project implementation schedules, funding plans, project objectives, and analysis of project benefits.
• Work closely with the Roadway, Planning, Survey, Water Resources, Traffic, and Environmental Department Manager to plan, organize, and direct project related activities related to transportation planning and design projects.
• Assist in the preparation of project budgets; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer approved budget; monitor and control expenses.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from a 4-5 year ABET-accredited engineering school or university program. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience preparing plans in accordance with NCDOT standards and guidance principles, or other similar state DOT guidelines.
• MicroStation, GeoPak, ORD, and HEC-RAS software skills preferred.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Current valid NC Driver’s License.
• NCDOT or similar state DOT experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and GIS Software.
• Must be highly detail oriented and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks as assigned.
• Must communicate well with others.
• Must be able to work independently and manage time wisely.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Access to company vehicle for inspection work.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.

Gannett Fleming TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law.

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. Gannett Fleming TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: Gannett Fleming TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.