Senior Roadway Design Project Manager

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Senior Roadway Design Project Manager to lead projects in Alabama. This role involves managing client relationships, mentoring engineers, and ensuring project quality. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in roadway engineering and a strong understanding of Alabama Department of Transportation standards. Join a company that values community and collaboration, where your expertise will contribute to meaningful projects that enhance the environment and serve the public. If you are passionate about making a difference through engineering, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in roadway engineering required.
• Strong knowledge of Alabama Department of Transportation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage client relationships and mentor a team of engineers.
• Ensure project quality control and compliance with standards.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Roadway Engineering

Communication Skills

Team Management

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Alabama

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation Design platforms

Job description

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Senior Roadway Design Project Manager

Full Time Management Birmingham, AL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 762945

GMC is seeking a motivated Senior Roadway Design Project Manager for our Birmingham, AL or Huntsville, AL offices.

This individual will be responsible for successfully managing client relationships in conjunction with training and mentoring a team of engineers, technicians and interns.

Responsibilities

Foundational

• Expresses a good understanding of the industry standards of the Alabama Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration
• Experience with the Alabama Department of Transportation is a plus
• Capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining quality control and assurance measures per GMC’s standards and requirements
• Traveling as dictated by projects, clients and company functions. Representing the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve.

Technical

• Applies extensive diversified knowledge of the Alabama Department of Transportation
• Builds client relationships and assists with specific client development using technical expertise
• Responsible for accuracy of technical aspects of projects

Client and Customer Focus

• Manages client satisfaction for assigned clients or projects
• Applies knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions during design and construction

Team Orientation

• Can work independently as well as across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge
• Can supervise and mentor lesser experienced engineers
• Can lead and/or assist in the preparation of contract documents, reports, amendments, change orders and project modifications as project progresses

Company Perspective

• Represent the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve
• Reinforce GMC standards and Core Values to others

Communication

• Coordinate the work of assigned team members on multiple projects
• Communicate with, review work and coordinate efforts of other project team members
• Provides guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters; also receives direction on unusual conditions and developments

Leadership

• Responsible for financial goals, marketing plan and project/client development
• Responsible for all aspects of project management- development, design, bidding and construction
• Responsible for enforcement of project delivery standards including technical and procedural
• Develops, approves, and conducts professional training as requested

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Alabama is required
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in roadway engineering
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with MicroStation Design platforms particularly Open Roads
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both written and verbal
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, prepare reports, documents and correspondence related to the work
• Ability to work in a team environment and manage a team
• Valid driver’s license as occasional travel is required, often driving to project sites located outdoors
• Strong knowledge of Alabama Department of Transportation guidelines, specifications, drawings and organizational structure
• Strong knowledge of roadway design guidelines such as the “Green Book”, MUTCD and other FHWA publications
• Attention to detail and aptitude to make design decisions

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeast’s most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.