Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Nevada (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
8+ years of progressive experience in public infrastructure design
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Proficient in Autodesk Civil3D
Responsibilities
Manage the design and delivery of transportation projects
Lead technical aspects of project execution
Prepare plans, specifications, and cost estimates for diverse projects
Supervise engineers and technical support personnel
Perform field reviews and design assessments
Develop project work plans and budget projections
Participate in business development activities like proposal preparation
Benefits
Opportunity to work in a dynamic and experienced team
Engagement in both public and private infrastructure projects
Potential for mentoring and training less experienced personnel
Opportunity for professional growth and relationship building
Involvement in business development activities
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team as a Transportation Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood's highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
This professional will support public and private infrastructure projects and sit in our Las Vegas, NV office. Our ideal candidate will have 8+ years of roadway design experience and a minimum of 1 year project management experience supporting design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact, and growth of a team.
Requirements
Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
Lead the technical aspects of various projects
Work with a team in the preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for projects of various size and complexity
Supervise the work of engineers and/or technical support personnel assigned to the project
Perform field reviews and other assessments for use in design
Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
Review, interpret and act upon business metrics
Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
Implement and maintain QA/QC procedures
Coordinate with other disciplines, support services and subconsultants
Coordinate with government agencies, utility providers or other outside agencies
Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
Participate in business development activities include proposal preparation and interviews
Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
Lead by example - display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
Required Skills:
Outgoing, friendly, approachable
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Proficient in Autodesk Civil3D
Proficient in the use of national design standards (MUTCD, AASHTO, etc.)
Proficient in applying ADA/PROWAG criteria in public infrastructure design
Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
Experience providing construction phase services
Experience with duties involved in managing a design team
Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff
Ability to coach and motivate others
Qualifications:
BS in Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Nevada (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
8+ years of progressive experience in public infrastructure design
This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States
About Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a multi-disciplined surveying and engineering firm that provides services for residential and commercial development, wind and solar energy, power delivery, and oil and gas pipeline projects. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. Westwood has over 500 employees and operates in several states across the United States.
