Larson Design Group

Highway Project Manager

Larson Design Group • $95K — $115K *
King Of Prussia, PA 19406In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
  • Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) licensure strongly preferred
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
  • Proficiency in public speaking and presentation creation

Responsibilities

  • Wins and manages larger highway design projects for PennDOT and PA Turnpike
  • Plans and conducts independent evaluations and adaptations of technical procedures
  • Manages relationships with clients and local municipalities
  • Creates and tracks detailed client proposals, including scope and budgets
  • Prepares workload forecasting reports to anticipate resource needs
  • Ensures compliance with environmental regulations and permitting requirements
  • Mentors and develops project team members through evaluations and career planning

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership
  • Participation in multi-year strategic planning
  • Engagement with high-profile public infrastructure projects
  • Exposure to business development activities and market expansion
  • Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of experts
Full Job Description
Your Opportunity + Impact
The Project Manager is responsible for overall management of clients and projects including design, communications, personnel management, budgets, schedules, quality control, business development, and client communication & relationships. This position will assist in preparing and implementing annual business goals and multi-year strategic business plans for the Highway Design Department. This position will also be responsible for overall personnel management of assigned team members.

Key Responsibilities
  • Wins and manages larger PennDOT and/or PA Turnpike highway design projects.
  • Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation & modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
  • Manages clients/highway projects specific to local municipalities, PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission, and more.
  • Creates and tracks client proposals including writing scope, technical & price proposals, statements of interests, amendments, developing budgets & schedules, and identifying potential issues.
  • Prepares workload forecasting reports.
  • Ensures compliance with all environmental, survey, and other rules, regulations, and permitting requirements.
  • Possesses knowledge of Codes and Standards applicable to design of projects.
  • Prepares technical and price proposals, statements of interests, amendments, and schedules.
  • Promotes, utilizes, and supports quality assurance and quality control processes to improve the quality of deliverables and reduce design errors & omissions.
  • Prepares, reviews, and coordinates contract agreements for projects. Signs contract agreement within the allotted parameters provided.
  • Identifies new markets, develops leads & opportunities, performs business development activities, and pursues new geographies.
  • Coaches, mentors, and motivates project team members and sub-consultants.
  • Directs, mentors, and guides team members and staff; provides annual performance evaluations and career development plans.
  • Manages project risk in accordance with company policy.

Education and Experience
  • Education: Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering.
  • Experience: Minimum of eight (8) years experience.
  • Licensure/Certification: Professional Engineer (PE) or other professional licensure in field of expertise strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Must possess the ability to work both independently and as part of a Project Team, possess strong leadership & interpersonal skills, and strong time management skills.
  • Must be able to interact professionally with clients, vendors, regulatory agencies, and other external sources in a professional manner.
  • Must be proficient in public speaking, creating presentations, and delegation.
  • Knowledge of Microstation, Open Roads Designer, and ASTA is a plus.

About Larson Design Group

Larson Design Group is an engineering, architecture, and surveying firm based in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. The firm was founded in 1986 and has since grown to include over 400 employees in 12 offices across the United States. Larson Design Group provides a wide range of services, including civil engineering, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, architecture, and surveying. The firm has worked on numerous high-profile projects, including the construction of the Williamsport Regional Airport and the design of the Susquehanna Riverwalk in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Larson Design Group is committed to providing innovative, sustainable solutions to its clients and has been recognized for its excellence by various organizations, including the American Council of Engineering Companies and the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers.
Learn more about Larson Design Group
Size
400 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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