Transportation Project Manager

Cnefargo; Fergus Falls (MN); Hybrid; USD 97,980 - 134,722; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer funded stock ownership plan

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Minnesota seeks a Transportation Project Manager to oversee various projects across the region. This role involves developing client relationships and managing project execution. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, over five years of industry experience, and strong project management skills. The position offers a supportive workplace culture as well as competitive salary and benefits packages.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the civil engineering field.
• Must have a driver’s license and be insurable.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state or ability to obtain it within six months.

Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned projects to meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop Project Work Plans for distribution to the team.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients.

Skills

Client relationship development

Project management

Communication

Ability to supervise teams

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Excel

Job description

Location options for this position include:

• MEI Plymouth MN – Moore Engineering, Inc., 2 Carlson Pkwy N, Ste 110, Plymouth, MN 55447, USA
• MEI Fergus Falls MN – Moore Engineering, Inc., 1808 E Fir Ave, Fergus Falls, MN 56537, USA
• MEI East Grand Forks MN – Moore Engineering, Inc., 404 4th St NW, Ste 2A, East Grand Forks, MN 56721, USA

Positions can be located anywhere in Western, Central, and Southern Minnesota.

Do you enjoy collaborating and leading projects? If so, this role is for you! The Transportation Project Manager is responsible for client relationship development, client relationship management, and project management from conception to completion. We are growing and this role can be located anywhere in Western, Central and Southern Minnesota.

As a 100% employee-owned company, we all share responsibility for making Moore Engineering a rewarding workplace while providing critical engineering services to communities around the region. At Moore Engineering, we care about each other, our clients, and the communities we serve. It’s this collective passion that drives excellence in everything we do.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee assigned projects to ensure they meet scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop scope of work, schedule, and fee for each project in coordination with Production Group Leaders.
• Develop a Project Work Plan for distribution to the project team.
• Develop a thorough understanding of the client’s expectations and objectives for the project.
• Participate in preparing qualification/proposal submittals and presentations to clients.
• Monitor assigned projects using financial project management system.
• Participate in securing funding with State and Federal agencies, if required.
• Apply engineering experience and expertise to assist design team in developing engineering solutions to meet client expectations for project requirements.
• Answer questions and give daily guidance to project team.
• Monitor and ensure prompt delivery and payment of client invoices by adhering to company’s AR collection policies and procedures.
• Coordinate with leadership to review scope, schedule, fee, project profitability, billings, collections and project-specific client/quality issues on each project.
• Ensure project team adherence to all company standards and policies related to project execution and management.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Work in collaboration with Business Development to obtain new clients and work.
• Travel for project coordination, as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the state where the office is located or ability to obtain registration within six months.
• 5+ years of experience in the civil engineering field.
• Ability to market and sell engineering services.
• Understanding of engineering contracts.
• Ability to prepare engineering records and to write concise technical reports.
• Ability to supervise and lead project teams to successfully execute engineering projects.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects simultaneously, meeting deadlines.
• Ability to understand, in general, other engineering discipline principles.
• Ability to read and interpret appropriate design, regulatory, funding and administrative codes.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Company Values

• Respect – means that we honor our co-workers, appreciate cultural differences and value all viewpoints brought in good faith.
• Integrity – means we remain consistent and honest, and uphold our obligation to the health, safety, and welfare of the people at the center of our work.
• Accountability – means we take responsibility for our actions, to commitments we make, and to our role in creating company success.
• Loyalty – means we are dependable and faithful. Our relationships are built on earned mutual trust.
• Kindness – means we care for each other and strive to enhance the human condition for our co-workers, friends, families, and communities.

For Minnesota residents only: The pay range for this position is $97,980-134,722. The range displayed on this job posting reflects salaries for the position based in our Minnesota locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by specific work location and additional factors, including education, experience, credentials, and job-related skills. In addition to base pay, certain positions at Moore Holding Company and subsidiaries are eligible for participation in our incentive compensation programs.

Benefits

• We’re 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401K options.
• We offer medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• We recognize the importance of a work/ life balance and offer company-paid holidays, PTO based on years of experience, paid parental leave.
• We encourage growth and development of our employees through tuition assistance, professional certification reimbursement and talent development programs.
• We also offer other benefits including wellness programs, flexible spending benefits, dependent care account, employee assistance program, and more!

Preferred Software Skills

• MS Outlook – Intermediate
• MS Excel – Intermediate
• Proj Mgmt-Contract Management – Novice

Preferred Motivations

• Entrepreneurial Spirit – Inspired to perform well by the ability to drive new ventures within the business.
• Ability to Make an Impact – Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization.

Behaviors (Required)

• Detail Oriented – Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated – Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Team Player – Works well as a member of a group.

Education (Preferred)

• Bachelors or better in Civil Engineering.

Licenses & Certifications (Preferred)

• Professional Engineer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.