Transportation Project Manager

JEO Consulting Group, Inc.; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

JEO Consulting Group, Inc. in Overland Park, KS seeks a Transportation Senior Project Manager to lead municipal transportation projects, manage client relationships, and guide project teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

You will collaborate with clients, agencies, and contractors, develop proposals, oversee design, construction, and implementation activities, and help grow the Transportation Department.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 8+ years of experience in municipal transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Mentorship

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/transportation engineering

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