Traffic Project Manager

JMT; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT) in Orlando, FL seeks a Senior Project Manager to deliver transportation engineering projects, driving scope, schedule, budget, and quality across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will lead risk management, stakeholder communication, and client relations, with a focus on meeting milestones and maintaining high standards. Florida PE license and 10+ years' experience preferred.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida required.
• 10+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with local government projects (city/county/state).
• Experience with roadway lighting, signalization, signing, pavement markings, and ITS design.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Coordinate with disciplines and subconsultants to define project scope and fee.
• Create and maintain project schedules.
• Lead client communication and progress reporting.
• Mentor project team and lead performance management.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Tools

OpenRoads Designer

Civil 3D

Traffic modeling software

Job description

Job Description
Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including; planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
• Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee
• Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Manage subconsultants
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders
• Participate in office’s project financial status meetings
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices
• Develop and lead in project status and presentations
• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome
• Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Nonessential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of Florida
• 10+ years of experience of related experience
• Experience working with local clients at the city, county and/or state level
• Experience with roadway lighting, signalization, signing and pavement marking, and ITS design

Qualifications Preferred

• PTOE or RSP certifications
• Experience with Open Roads Designer
• Experience with Civil 3D
• Experience with traffic modeling software
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
• Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.