Senior Project Manager, Transportation Development

Socket.dev; Fort Lauderdale, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H, Fort Lauderdale, FL, seeks a Sr Project Manager (Transportation Development) to lead our Infrastructure team in a hybrid in-office/remote capacity. You will define project elements, coordinate with engineering and construction disciplines, oversee bids, and maintain client relationships while promoting standard operating procedures and technical requirements across projects.

A PE and ABET engineering degree are required, with 15+ years of experience and proven leadership in

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required; PE license in good standing.
• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in transportation development.
• Strong leadership of multi-discipline teams and client-facing skills.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local codes and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead major transportation projects from planning through design and delivery.
• Coordinate with management and multiple disciplines to meet contract requirements.
• Develop bids, promote client relationships, and win new work.
• Establish and apply company-wide SOPs and technical requirements.
• Mentor team members and manage small direct reports.

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Client relationships

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) credential

Tools

FDOT SWEPT

ETDM process

PD&E Manual

Job description

The Opportunity

RS&H is currently seeking a Sr Project Manager (Transportation Development) to join our Infrastructure team in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This position will have the ability to work a hybrid schedule of in-office and remote.

As part of the infrastructure team, you'll serve an integral role in the firm by serving as a discipline leader, subject matter expert, and technical resource for discipline and related program activities, including active participation in discipline quality improvement and assurance activities. This position will define project elements and processes required to meet client needs, along with participating in and coordinating preparation of bids and promoting and maintaining client relationships; oversee performance to contracts through shared planning and monitoring of work orders and deliverables with engineering, construction, and various other disciplines; lead projects, including major projects with complex elements and a broad scope of responsibilities; coordinate with project management to execute project plans and directly supervise the teams' design and technical delivery; promote and maintain client relationships through all project phases, including presenting directly to the client on technical and design solutions and serving as a firm ambassador to win new work; recommend new practices or changes in emphasis for professional services based on the latest methods, best practices, technological innovations, and developments; and lead the development and application of company-wide standard operating procedures and technical requirements for projects and discipline deliverables. This position may also manage a small team of direct reports.

To be successful in this role, you must:

• Have a degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program and a minimum of 15 years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Be a professional engineer in good standing.
• Be knowledgeable of applicable federal, state and local codes, criteria, regulations, and ordinances.
• Have proven background and ability to make decisions that have significant impact to an organization, as well as recommend operational strategies and plans with direct impact on results.
• Be recognized as a thought leader in the industry and have experience leading the work of multiple disciplines and participating in and/or having decision-making on technical matters within discipline.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate with senior leadership on matters of strategic importance.
• Have the ability to effectively interact with and build strong relationships with clients, customers, contractors, team members, and other key stakeholders, as well as recommend operational strategies and plans with direct impact on results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Successful background managing multi-discipline teams made up of engineers, scientists, environmental specialists, and public engagement professionals.
• Has a successful history of delivering various types of PD&E studies, Master Plans, feasibility studies, and concept development studies for a variety of FDOT and County projects, such as Limited Access Expressways, Tolled Expressways, Urban Arterial Reconstruction and Widenings, intersection, and interchange modifications.
• Has experience developing improvement alternatives for various types of transportation projects including new roadway alignments and expansion of existing facilities.
• Has a strong understanding of the traffic forecasting process, interchange modification and justification reporting process, and Purpose and Need statement creation.
• Has refined written and oral communication skills. Understands the power of presentations and the importance of communicating with non-technical individuals.
• Is very comfortable speaking to large groups, elected boards and various public officials.
• Familiar with the FDOT SWEPT system and requirements.
• Strong command of the FDOT PD&E Manual and ETDM process.
• Has experience delivering FDOT District Wide and/or Continuing Services Contracts.
• Has well-established contacts within FDOT Districts Four and Six.
• Has identified and captured a variety of FDOT PD&E and/or Transportation Planning project contracts.
• Has extensive experience with the FDOT procurement process and resources. Can lead the development and finalization of standard letters of interest, expanded letters of interest, oral presentations, and interviews.
• Understands the importance of being well prepared for large and small meetings and has the ability to think on their feet and pivot quickly when the situation warrants.

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The Team

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans, to complex segmental bridges, our teams are providing the highest quality infrastructure and facility solutions. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.