Senior Project Manager - Roadway / Traffic

ZipRecruiter; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong background in transportation design and project management. This role offers the chance to lead significant TDOT projects while fostering relationships with key stakeholders across Tennessee. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in business development and project execution, alongside a passion for enhancing transportation infrastructure. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and make a tangible impact on transportation solutions in the region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience with TDOT.
• Proven experience in winning and managing transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage statewide transportation design projects for TDOT.
• Build relationships with key transportation leaders and clients.
• Prepare and manage design and construction contract specifications.

Skills

Project Management

Business Development

Client Relationship Management

Transportation Design

Strategic Pursuits

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License

PMP Certification

Job description

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SUMMARY

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced seller-doer business development-oriented Senior Project Manager – Roadway/Traffic to join our Transportation group in Tennessee! Position can be based in Knoxville, Nashville, or Chattanooga. We are looking to expand our focus and market share in transportation design with TDOT and new municipal clients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Managing and serving as Tennessee Transportation Project Manager on TDOT statewide transportation design projects including traffic, planning, highway, roadway, and major interchanges
• Represent award-winning firm while building new business and managing relationships with key transportation leaders.
• Arranging, facilitating, and preparing for meetings and coordinating with major clients
• Building new business and managing relationships with key transportation leaders within TDOT and other major clients including municipalities and contractors for design-build throughout Tennessee.
• Managing and assisting with strategic pursuits including proposal development and client meetings
• Preparing and managing design and construction contract specifications for transportation projects
• Being involved with budget, scope, and schedule development, monitoring and adherence for tasks and projects managed
• Implementing quality procedures at project and task levels
• Being active in professional societies in which clients or potential clients are members.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or related discipline
• Professional engineering (PE) license
• 10+ years of TDOT project management experience
• PMP (PMI), CCM or DBIA certification is required (within 12 months of hire or promotion onto the Approved Project Manager list)
• Proven and successful experience winning and managing TDOT projects.
• Previous engineering design experience with pre-qualification ability with TDOT is a major plus.
• Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties and responsibilities.