Senior Transportation Project Manager

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 89,000 - 144,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Project Manager for VDOT transportation programs to plan, organize, monitor and direct work activities and resources to successfully complete assigned projects.

You will manage projects to stay on time and on budget, provide technical guidance, prepare analyses and reports, and communicate with internal staff, local government, consultants and FHWA to advance transportation initiatives.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse groups.
• Experience managing transportation design, construction and development projects.
• Knowledge of roadway design criteria, standards and regulations.
• Strong contract and change management skills.
• Proven leadership of cross-functional project teams.

Responsibilities

• Analyze engineering data and prepare clear reports and recommendations.
• Assemble and lead project teams to achieve objectives.
• Manage budgets and monitor expenditures to meet objectives.
• Communicate with agencies, consultants and the public.
• Maintain project schedules using established tracking systems.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Budget management

Civil engineering knowledge

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) certification

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Scheduling software

VDOT project management systems

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers is seeking a Project Manager for VDOT transportation programs to plan, organize, monitor and direct work activities and resources to successfully complete assigned projects.

You will manage projects to stay on time and on budget, provide technical guidance, prepare analyses and reports, and communicate with internal staff, local government, consultants and FHWA to advance transportation initiatives.