Program Manager - Civil Engineering

CDR Companies

$90K — $120K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Registered Professional Engineer certification is required.
  • Certified Project Management Professional preferred.
  • At least 10 years of relevant engineering design or management experience.
  • Proficient in PennDOT Design Manuals and relevant publications.
  • Strong knowledge of DOT and FHWA policies and procedures.
  • Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee multiple transportation projects and manage financials, funding, and administration.
  • Monitor project performance and develop corrective action plans as needed.
  • Coordinate technical design and plan reviews, ensuring quality standards are met.
  • Lead meetings to review project progress and address utility, right-of-way, and regulatory issues.
  • Manage contracts and collaborate with state and federal grant agencies, including PennDOT and FHWA.
  • Track budgets and funding for projects, overseeing the agency's funding program.
  • Mentor agency staff and promote strong internal and external client service.

Benefits

  • Competitive benefits packages for employees and their eligible family members.
  • Comprehensive program providing variety and flexibility to meet individual needs.
  • Resources available for professional and personal development.
Full Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:

This role will be responsible for performing a variety of complex project management functions for multiple transportation projects. It is expected the position may plan, organize, lead, implement, and control various projects in support of the Regional Program Management Director and in conjunction with other project managers in the division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Oversee multiple concurrent projects for an agency program; including financial management, funding oversight, project management and administration, and reimbursement processes.
  • Proactively monitor the performance of projects, including quality, schedule and budgets. Develop plan of action to address any hurdles forecasted to impact the project performance, as needed.
  • Oversee and coordinate technical design and plan reviews.
  • Coordinate and chair meetings to review design progress, utility, right of way, PUC, railroad, and other related meetings may be required.
  • Manage contracts, agreements, and work with grant agencies at the state and federal levels, such as PennDOT and FHWA.
  • Monitor and track project budgets and funding; and manage the agency's funding program.
  • Develop in-depth understanding of right-of-way processes, and applicable federal, state and local agency requirements and regulations.
  • Develop close working relationships and mentor the agency staff.
  • Stay up-to-date with new technology and construction techniques.
  • Oversee and mentor project managers, and administrative and support staff.
  • Implement the company Quality Management Plan on projects under the program.
  • Promote excellent internal and external client service throughout the division and the organization.
  • Provide support to other company divisions, as needed.


OTHER PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
  • Travel as required and as it relates to above duties or as directed by supervisor.
  • Attend training prerequisites as provided by Company.
  • Other duties that may arise from time-to-time and/or are commensurate with the title and position.

Requirements
  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
  • Registered Professional Engineer.
  • Certified Project Management Professional preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible engineering design or engineering design management related experience.
  • Proficiency in PennDOT Design Manuals 1 through 5, and applicable manuals, such as PennDOT Publications 93 and 740.
  • Applied knowledge of DOT and FHWA policies and procedures is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


Benefits

CDR Maguire provides employees competitive benefits packages and the resources to develop and succeed in both their professional and personal lives. We support employees and their eligible family members with a comprehensive benefits program, which provides variety and flexibility to meet individual needs.

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