Transportation PM
- Columbus, OH
- $100,000-125,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Supervise associates directly or indirectly, and provide ongoing direction specific to project tasks, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
- Review, mentor, develop and manage associates’ performance of project goals and company expectations.
- Manage all activities for assigned projects–including scheduling work, project budgets, directing associates and sub-consultant activities, establishing and monitoring quality requirements, ensuring client satisfaction, and promoting integration across all areas of work.
- Report project budget variances to Director and a plan to bring the project back into compliance.
- Communicate regularly with clients on project status.
- Ensure project communication between team members and clients.
- Maintain ongoing communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and other outside groups.
- Make formal presentations to clients, stakeholders, the public, and regulatory agencies.
- Prepare proposals/ contracts, and determine project requirements, budget, deliverables, and scope based on client dialogue and project understanding.
- Identify potential funding sources.
- Identify project risks and monitor/mitigate risk throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support and implement associate programs that foster a positive work environment and help develop each associate to their fullest potential.
- Demonstrate a passion for client service and relationship building with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and teams within our organization.
- Build client relationships through project delivery that meets and exceeds client expectations.
- Identify future projects/opportunities, services, and client needs.
- Attend networking events, trade shows, and technical conferences for business development purposes.
- Adhere to the company’s QA/QC Performance Standards.
- Ensure the project and associates follow organizational and operational guidelines, processes, deadlines, and procedures; make recommendations for any improvements as appropriate.
- Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned for the organization’s best interest.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience
- Experience in trail and/or multi-modal transportation, or the motivation to learn this specialty, is required
- Understanding of plan production, task management, schedule, and budget management
- Willingness to train, mentor, and lead individuals within the department
- PLA/RLA, AICP, PE, or other relevant certifications are preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD, and other industry-based software
- Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced analytical and creative thinking skills
- Advanced leadership and organizational skills within a team environment
- Advanced presentation skills and comfort working with clients