Senior Transportation Project Leader - TDOT Growth (TN)

Barge Design Solutions, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our Tennessee transportation practice within the TDOT Client Center.

You will direct and mentor the local team, drive growth, and partner with the Director of Projects to meet performance metrics for quality, profitability, and expansion. The role involves coordinating with marketing, CSLs, and cross-functional leaders to develop client plans, proposals, and interviews, while ensuring strong technical credibility and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited program.
• PE candidates are highly preferred, but PMP candidates without a PE but with the same technical skills will also be considered.
• 10–15 years of related experience in design/project management.
• Experience working with the Tennessee Department of Transportation (TDOT).
• Strong design and technical credibility.
• Excellent oral, written, and graphical communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of the State DOT Client Center’s business plan that aligns with the firm’s strategic plan and annual performance objectives.
• Collaborate with the Director of Projects, Client Service Leaders, and Marketing for the development and execution of client marketing plans, pursuit strategies, teaming agreements, proposals, and interviews.
• Perform project management functions including developing proposals and negotiating contracts, developing and monitoring project schedules, budgets, billing, and collections.
• Provide technical oversight of projects to adhere to the firm’s Quality Program.
• Facilitate external and internal meetings during all project phases; manage changes in scope and/or level of effort over the life of projects.
• Develop conceptual design solutions in response to client goals and objectives.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Strategic planning

Team mentorship

Client/stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

PE license preferred

PMP accepted without PE

Job description

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead our Tennessee transportation practice within the TDOT Client Center.

You will direct and mentor the local team, drive growth, and partner with the Director of Projects to meet performance metrics for quality, profitability, and expansion. The role involves coordinating with marketing, CSLs, and cross-functional leaders to develop client plans, proposals, and interviews, while ensuring strong technical credibility and