Project Manager - Transportation Engineering

at TERRA Engineering, Ltd. in Peoria, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Effectively manages projects and activities on a range of project types and sizes, including traffic-related projects. Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of team members and coordinating with internal and external project team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to all Quality Control/Quality Assurance requirements. Participates in marketing and business development activities and may participate in the recruiting and staff development processes.

This position emphasizes technical ability with a basic understanding of the financial and marketing aspects of the business. Project initiation, execution and completion are integral with a growing understanding of other aspects in the project life cycle.

Essential Functions

• Participate in proposal development and interviews for a range of project sizes and types
• Participate in business development efforts through understanding the local client market and participating in professional organizations
• Assist in reviewing agreements
• Participate in identifying project team and staffing requirements consistent with contractual obligations
• Initiate projects with the accounting department and participate in monthly invoicing of projects and tracking accounts’ receivables
• Lead kick-off meeting(s) to convey scope, tasks, and budgets to team members
• Collaborate with client and stakeholders to develop a project schedule which aligns with client’s project delivery goals
• Manage day-to-day activities for projects of varying complexity and coordinate with internal and external multidisciplinary team members to ensure deliverables meet project requirements
• Manage project communication and deliverables to ensure the quality of documentation and professionalism
• Delegate tasks and lead the team in developing design criteria, performing analyses, and preparing design documents on a wide range of project types and sizes
• Conduct Quality Control/Quality Assurance reviews of work completed on assigned projects, including traffic signal plans and traffic studies
• Prepare and conduct client and stakeholder presentations with support from senior management
• Monitor project financial performance and update project staffing requirements to meet financial goals
• Collaborate with senior managers to strategize successful project delivery, financial performance, and risk mitigation
• Lead construction administration activities including resolving construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Conduct the close-out documentation process internally and with contractors, clients, and agencies; identify lessons learned to be presented to internal staff members
• Assist in the authoring of project descriptions and resumes to be incorporated into marketing materials
• Maintain effective working relationships with team members and clients; mentor and support less experienced team members
• Ensure compliance with all TERRA standards and guidelines
• May participate in recruiting activities
• Perform other duties as required

 Education/Experience 

• Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline
• 8+ years of applicable engineering experience
• Project management experience preferred
• Professional Licensure preferred
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment and communicate with clients and build relationships and trust
• Proficient in managing teams and projects across multiple disciplines
• Strong ability to convey information through effective verbal and written communication
• Highly proficient with computer-aided design software and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering.
• Strong proficiency in general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam
• Proficient using project management software and tools for financial management, reporting, and resource utilization
• Demonstrated public speaking, presentation, and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of industry and construction practices, methodologies, and best engineering practices and leverages that understanding to lead engineering efforts through all project stages
• Able to conduct site visits as needed, may require a valid driver's license
• Effectively maintains office and field health & safety requirements and protocols
• Maintains a work schedule conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements

 Physical Requirements

• Involves sitting a considerable amount of the time, but requires the ability to inspect work and supervise project teams on a construction site or other field location
• May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds
• Considerable time is spent at a workstation using a computer and using various forms of communication (telephone, email, messaging, etc.)
• Field work includes exposure to outside weather conditions and various environmental conditions depending on the site
• Physical activities include walking and occasional stooping and crouching