Boston University

Roadway/Transportation Project Manager

Boston University$80K — $110K *
Sylva, NC 28779In-Person
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
  • Professional Engineer License
  • 10+ years' experience in developing roadway/highway plans
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Skilled with Bentley MicroStation and associated design software
  • Familiar with Open Roads Designer Software
  • CAPM or PMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

  • Manage project scope, schedule, and budget
  • Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to establish risk-averse project plans
  • Develop project-specific plans and quality management plans
  • Create and maintain detailed project schedules
  • Manage and coordinate subconsultants
  • Monitor project progress and mitigate risks
  • Communicate project status and updates to stakeholders

Benefits

  • Participation in project financial status meetings
  • Engagement with clients to understand project requirements
  • Opportunity for coaching and mentorship in team management
  • Involvement in marketing processes and proposal development
  • Field work experience in varied environments
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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