Senior Project Manager Roadway

TranSystems; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

GFT seeks a Senior Project Manager - Roadway for their Transportation team in Raleigh or Asheville, NC. The role emphasizes leading roadway design projects and requires expertise in project management, client relationships, and technical design software. Ideal candidates will have a strong engineering background and at least 10 years of relevant experience. A hybrid work model is implemented, ensuring flexibility while maintaining project effectiveness.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Comprehensive benefits package

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years relevant experience required.
• Experience preparing plans in accordance with NCDOT standards preferred.
• Current valid NC Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage roadway design projects including tasks, scheduling, and financial management.
• Prepare plans utilizing advanced design techniques and software.
• Develop relationships with clients and assist in bid preparation.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from a 4-5 year ABET-accredited engineering program

Master’s degree

Tools

MicroStation

GeoPak

ORD

HEC-RAS

Microsoft Office

GIS Software

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Overview

Overview

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Roadway to join our Transportation Team in Raleigh or Asheville, NC! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Raleigh or Asheville, NC office.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all . Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

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.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• 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

Education, Training, Experience and Licensing/Certification Requirements:

• 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.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• 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.
  
  
  

Compensation:

The range for this position is salary range is $70,350-$120,160. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.
  
  
  

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Raleigh or Asheville, NC

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Architecture and Planning and Civil Engineering

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