Senior Transportation Project Lead

Mark Thomas; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

ESOP

PTO & holidays

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Flexible schedules

Hybrid/remote work

Job summary

Mark Thomas is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join our transportation team in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on winning new business, securing repeat work, and managing multiple transportation projects using project controls, staff, and sub-consultants.

The Senior Project Manager will monitor budgets, client relationships, and project delivery while developing business opportunities and leading teams to deliver quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10-12+ years progressively responsible experience.
• BS in civil engineering or related discipline.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license required; or PE in another state with the ability to obtain CA Licensure within one year.
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of general engineering and design principles.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Knowledge of overall project deliverable processes (PSR, PAED, PS&E).
• Ability to positively establish and grow client relationships.
• Knowledge of effective business development practices.
• Demonstrated ability to chase, sell, and secure small-medium size project work with more and existing clients.
• Competent/outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and delegate work assignments.
• Demonstrated understanding of project financials and metrics.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to successful completion of quality deliverables.
• Manage budgets, quality, and schedules of projects.
• Engage BD personnel to identify opportunities.
• Participate in project interviews with clients.
• Develop and lead a cohesive team to achieve project objectives.
• Generate sufficient business to sustain and grow responsible group.
• Provide project delivery oversight and accountability for assigned projects with a high level of proficiency.
• Communicate technical approaches to projects and proposal strategies to staff, clients, and sub-consultants.
• Manage direct reports effectively.
• Achieve established targets for financial success & utilization.
• Perform quality control measures and audit quality control measures for project work.
• Provide ongoing training in support of internal training programs.
• Create a network of personal business contacts for potential opportunities.
• Engage in recruiting and retention activities.
• Promote and support an inclusive work environment.
• Perform project and administrative work as appropriate.

Skills

Client relationship development

Project leadership

Business development

Communication

Financial management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Mark Thomas is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join our transportation team in San Jose, CA. The role focuses on winning new business, securing repeat work, and managing multiple transportation projects using project controls, staff, and sub-consultants.

The Senior Project Manager will monitor budgets, client relationships, and project delivery while developing business opportunities and leading teams to deliver quality outcomes.