Senior Roadway Project Manager

KCI

Nashville (TN)

On-site

USD 90,000 - 140,000

Full time

2 hours ago

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Job summary

KCI Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee complex roadway design projects in a multi-disciplinary setting.

The role requires leading project teams, coordinating design disciplines, and delivering projects on time and within budget. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in highway design, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage client relationships while complying with standards and safety requirements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field (AEC industry) required.
Minimum 6 years of related professional experience; 10 years equivalent is acceptable.
Master’s degree in a related field preferred.
PM training and contract risk training must be completed.

Responsibilities

Oversee highly complex projects or multi-project programs.
Lead multiple project teams and guide Project Managers to success.
Coordinate engineers and technicians to meet schedule and budget.
Prepare plans, technical specifications, and construction estimates.
Manage client relationships and subcontractor coordination.
Mentor and develop Project Managers within the practice.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder coordination

Transportation design

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry)

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

MicroStation

GeoPAK

Job description

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

At KCI, we’re building an enduring community that provides unparalleled value to our employee-owners. We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employee’s have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.

Overview

Join us as we Rise to the Challenge

The Company

KCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.

KCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.

Kci Benefits Information

We offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.

We understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!

KCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

KCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Duties, Responsibilities & Other

The Senior Project Manager is the highest level in KCI’s Project Management career path, responsible for overseeing highly complex projects or multi-project programs. This role provides strategic oversight and direction, often managing multiple project teams and guiding Project Managers to achieve cohesive, large-scale outcomes. The Senior Project Manager is instrumental in ensuring seamless coordination across numerous stakeholders, balancing competing demands, and driving projects to successful completion. With an expert grasp of project dynamics, this role requires strong leadership, deep organizational acumen, and the ability to navigate high-stakes projects from inception through delivery.

The Key Responsibilities Of This Role Include

8+ years of experience in roadway design/highway design and plan preparation preferred
Experience developing transportation projects and schedules for simple and complex roadway and bridge projects, utilizing state DOT and AASHTO design standards.
Resolves a variety of complex problems, (i.e. conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, difficult coordination requirements).
Experience with MicroStation and GeoPAK design software.
Prepare written technical proposals, assemble teams to meet client criteria, and develop professional relationships.
Requires a demonstrated leader with a broad knowledge of transportation and the processes required to develop design packages utilizing state design standards.
Organizes a team of designers, CADD technicians and project engineers. Serves as a liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams.
Coordinates activities of engineers, and technicians to ensure project progresses on schedule and within prescribed budget.
Responsible for project delivery of complete transportation design packages including coordination/oversight of multiple design disciplines.
Duties include oversight of preparation of plans, technical specifications, quantity takeoffs and construction estimates in accordance with state design manuals and standard drawings.
Under general direction, from the Tennessee Transportation group, serves as the lead designer or engineer of record for complex highway design for major highway projects to include design-build method of development.
Upholds engineering ethics and standards of conduct.

Project Management Leadership And Execution

Manage all aspects of the project(s), including technical staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure timely and successful project

completion.

Develop and communicate the Project Management Plan for the project, outlining project objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality

standards, and safety protocols.

Effectively manage the project scope, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project requirements.
Maintain project schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or conflicts to minimize impact on project timelines.

Define and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.

Monitor project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control measures as needed to ensure projects remain within budgetary

constraints.

Uphold high-quality standards throughout project execution, overseeing quality assurance processes and ensuring adherence to industry

standards and best practices.

Employs strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.
Serve as the primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open communication and addressing client concerns or inquiries in a

timely and professional manner.

Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and project team members to drive project success and foster a collaborative working

environment.

Identifying and mitigating risks for project(s) and project team(s).
Knowledge and experience with different project delivery methods and how to deliver successfully.

Training, Development, And Compliance

Mentor Project Managers at lower levels to assist in their training and development.
Comply with all KCI policies and procedures.
Ensure projects fulfill Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.
Provide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local safety rules and regulations.

Financial Management And Reporting

Responsible for negotiating contract terms, scope and fees with a client/subconsultant.
Responsible for developing project schedules from inception to completion. Should be able to recognize areas where tasks can be done concurrently to optimize schedule.
Develop contracts for clients/ subconsultants.
Report monthly proposal/business development results to Practice Leader.
Achieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target (70%-80% typical).
Chart and provide project performance results.
Deliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.
Operate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.
Prepare and submit monthly project completion report.
Prepare inter-practice agreements and/or outside subcontracts as required.
Prepare monthly progress reports for all projects and be able to discuss in monthly Project Review Meetings.
Responsible for project cash management (WIP/AR) and providing comments to Finance and Operations monthly.
Set-up new projects and provide weekly new project data to the practice leader.
Search for ways to improve efficiency while lowering project cost.

Business Development And Marketing

Responsible for participating in project opportunity evaluations, consultant selections, and the preparation of qualification/experience statements.
Responsible for identifying new business opportunities, coordinating and participating in project presentations to clients and other external groups, developing and organizing proposal teams and promoting KCI’s capabilities among existing and prospective clients.
Assist project closeout with an overall project write up and pictures of completed project for marketing/resume use.
Be involved in at least one industry and/or community organization.

Project Execution And Technical Oversight

Fully manage all required project management and technical deliverables required in contract scope of work.
Compare field data to design plans.
Conduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs as needed.
Prepare all phases of designs and/or deliverables submitting for approval.
Read and interpret technical documents required for project execution.
Make determinations on issues/challenges during project implementation or development.
Maintain knowledge of current State and/or Municipal policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities are the basic job functions that an employee must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Qualifications

Education and/or Skills Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 6 years of related professional experience, or 10 years of equivalent professional experience.

Education And/or Work Experience Preferred