Transportation Project Manager – I

Jobtailor; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead transportation projects in the United States. You will drive projects from scoping through delivery, prepare technical proposals and procurement documents, and oversee contract negotiations.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, and technical requirements, coordinating with partners, and mentoring project teams. Strong leadership, communication, and client-relations skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred.
• 10 years relevant experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred.
• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned transportation project(s) throughout their full lifecycle.
• Develop project scopes, fee quotations, technical proposals, procurement documents, and contracts.
• Participate in contract negotiations and oversee delivery of project plans.
• Proactively manage budgets, schedules, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications.
• Perform technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specifications, and production.
• Lead development and execution of project management plans.
• Coordinate internal and external partners to resolve design-related issues.
• Supervise and mentor project teams.
• Coordinate project staffing, recruitment, development, retention, succession, performance, and compensation reviews.
• Support business development, client relationships, and pursuit efforts.
• Prepare proposal and presentation materials and lead client interview presentations.
• Provide technical guidance to team and task leads.

Skills

Task management

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Mentoring

Client relationships

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

• Manage assigned transportation project(s) throughout their full lifecycle


• Develop project scopes, fee quotations, technical proposals, procurement documents, and contracts


• Participate in contract negotiations and oversee delivery of project plans


• Proactively manage budgets, schedules, technical requirements, contractual obligations, and client communications


• Perform technical discipline tasks including analysis, reports, design, specifications, and production


• Lead development and execution of project management plans


• Coordinate internal and external partners to resolve design-related issues


• Supervise and mentor project teams


• Coordinate project staffing, recruitment, development, retention, succession, performance, and compensation reviews


• Support business development, client relationships, and pursuit efforts


• Prepare proposal and presentation materials and lead client interview presentations


• Provide technical guidance to team and task leads

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8 years of relevant experience


• 2 years task management or Deputy PM experience


• Master’s degree in Engineering preferred


• 10 years relevant experience preferred


• Professional Engineer (PE) certification preferred


• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification preferred


• Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing transportation projects through their full lifecycle, including project scope development, budget management, and client communication. Possesses strong leadership skills to mentor project teams and coordinate with internal and external partners.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management Professional (PMP)


• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification


• Task Management Experience


• Budget Management


• Client Relationship Management

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Scope Development


• Technical Proposal Preparation


• Contract Negotiation


• Technical Analysis


• Design Specifications


• Project Management Plans


• Procurement Document Preparation


• Performance Reviews


• Client Interview Presentations


• Project Lifecycle Management

Soft Skills

• Leadership


• Mentoring


• Communication


• Collaboration


• Problem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP)


• Professional Engineer (PE) Certification


• American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) Certification

Industry Keywords

• Transportation Project Management


• Budget Management


• Client Communication


• Technical Requirements


• Contractual Obligations


• Business Development


• Proposal Preparation


• Project Staffing


• Succession Planning


• Performance Management