Transportation Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Transportation Project Manager to lead innovative roadway projects. This role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and client satisfaction, providing an opportunity for professional growth. The ideal candidate will enjoy mentoring a team of engineers while managing project budgets and timelines. Join a forward-thinking organization that values integrity and performance, and take your career to new heights in a supportive environment that encourages excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of highway engineering design experience with project management.
• Strong leadership skills to mentor and guide project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team on challenging roadway projects.
• Monitor budgets and project progress with a focus on profitability.

Skills

Project Management

Civil Engineering

Budget Management

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Job description

About the Position:
Surveying and civil engineering firm is celebrating 66 years in business – because of our employees. We look to hire skilled, professional, and innovative individuals who will add expertise and integrity to our team, and we provide an exemplary place to work. We are a dynamic organization that believes in rewarding strong performance; each member of our team can grow as far each of their abilities will take them! We’re currently looking for an outstanding Transportation Project Manager to join our team!

Responsibilities:

• As our Transportation Project Manager (or Senior Project Manager) in our Rochester Hills, MI you’ll work with a dynamic department as you both lead and mentor the team through some challenging roadway projects. In this position, you will be in a leadership position for the firm; you will be expected to monitor budgets and progress with a strong focus on profitability. The sky is the limit on where your career can grow from here!
• This position requires an energetic, self-directed engineer/manager to supervise and perform engineering work relating to the design and construction of civil transportation projects. This individual will determine the scope of the work involved and plan, conduct, and supervise the engineering work of the project team. The successful candidate must enjoy solving engineering problems and challenges in a collaborative environment, while professionally managing financial budgets, schedules and maintaining client satisfaction. Excellent communications skills and a positive attitude toward building relationships is a must.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineering (PE) License
• At least 8 years of practical highway engineering design experience, including MDOT project experience, with a minimum of 5 years of project management experience

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with established clients
• Develop project criteria, schedules, and budgets
• Lead multidisciplinary team of engineers and technicians
• Manage projects from preliminary studies and engineering through final design and construction documents for bidding
• Lead the development and design of new projects from beginning to end
• Maintain existing client relationships
• Assist in the development new clients and opportunities

Work Environment / Physical Demands:

• Work in an office environment
• Attend client meetings and travel by car and/or plane if the project requires it
• Participate in industry events such as conferences, relevant presentations
• Perform site visits
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Experience required: 10 Years