Boston University

Roadway/Transportation Project Manager

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Professional Engineer License required
  • Over 10 years of experience in roadway/highway plan development
  • Experience with Bentley MicroStation and associated design software
  • Familiarity with Open Roads Designer Software
  • Preferred certifications in CAPM or PMP
  • Proven project management and business development experience

Responsibilities

  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budget to meet objectives
  • Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants for risk management
  • Develop project-specific plans and quality management strategies
  • Create and maintain comprehensive project schedules
  • Monitor project progress and mitigate any identified risks
  • Communicate updates and issues effectively to stakeholders
  • Provide mentorship and performance management to team members

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse project delivery methods
  • Collaborative office environment with a focus on teamwork
  • Chance to build long-term relationships with clients
  • Professional growth through coaching and mentorship
  • Engagement in business development and marketing activities
Full Job Description
Job Description

Position Summary: Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including; planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
  • Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee
  • Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan
  • Create and maintain project schedules
  • Manage subconsultants
  • Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
  • Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders
  • Participate in office's project financial status meetings
  • Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project
  • Prepare progress reports and review invoices
  • Develop and lead in project status and presentations
  • Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews
  • Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality outcome
  • Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned
  • Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities
  • Perform other related duties as assigned


Required Skills
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Skilled with Bentley MicroStation and associated design software
  • Familiar with Open Roads Designer Software

Required Experience
  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
  • Professional Engineer License
  • 10+ years' experience in developing roadway/highway plans

Preferred Experience
  • CAPM or PMP
  • Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
  • Project management and business development experience
  • Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
  • Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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