Transportation Project Leader — Client-Focused & Impactful

JEO Consulting Group, Inc.; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

JEO Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Senior Project Manager to lead and manage transportation engineering projects. You will oversee project teams while ensuring successful client outcomes and adherence to JEO's financial goals.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in civil/transportation engineering, a PE license, and at least 8 years of experience with municipal transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years' experience in the engineering industry focused on municipal transportation projects.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and manage client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project plans for transportation engineering projects.
• Lead a project team, assigning tasks and providing guidance.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements.
• Prepare project proposals and cost estimates.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and communication plans.
• Coordinate various aspects of transportation engineering projects.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Budget management

Transportation engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/transportation engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Company Overview

JEO is not your typical engineering firm. We have a welcoming, fun, and laid-back culture that encourages communication and collaboration where our greatest strength is our team members. If you value great work-life integration and work best in a relaxed, supportive, and inclusive environment, we may be the place where you ARE the best version of yourself. We are a relationship-based company that prioritizes building people and providing opportunities.

Company Overview

JEO is not your typical engineering firm. We have a welcoming, fun, and laid-back culture that encourages communication and collaboration where our greatest strength is our team members. If you value great work-life integration and work best in a relaxed, supportive, and inclusive environment, we may be the place where you ARE the best version of yourself. We are a relationship-based company that prioritizes building people and providing opportunities.

With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, JEO has been serving clients since 1937. We are a leading multidisciplinary firm working hard to improve the communities in which we live, work and play. Join us at JEO and become part of our team that blends expertise, fun and passion for serving each other and our communities. Together, we can make a difference while building a rewarding career!

Job Summary

JEO’s Transportation Department provides expertise and services in street, highway, trail and bridge engineering services. The Transportation Senior Project Manager is supported by a department of professionals to take the lead on managing successful projects that meet or exceed client expectations while meeting JEO’s financial goals. This individual will have the ability to support client management and business development endeavors as well.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Develop and implement project plans for transportation engineering projects, considering timelines, budgets, and resources
• Lead a project team of engineers and technicians, assigning tasks, providing guidance and mentorship while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, contractors and other stakeholders to understand project requirements while maintaining strong client relationships and meeting client expectations
• Prepare project proposals, scopes of service and cost estimates for a diverse portfolio of project types
• Manage budgets, schedules, bids, contracts, funding requests and communication plans
• Coordinate various aspects of transportation engineering projects including design, construction, and implementation activities
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/transportation engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 8+ years' experience working in the engineering industry on municipal transportation projects