Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Roadway/Transportation Project Manager

Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program.
  • Professional Engineer License required.
  • 10+ years' experience in developing roadway/highway plans.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Skilled with Bentley MicroStation and associated design software.

Responsibilities

  • Manage project objectives including scope, schedule, and budget.
  • Collaborate with teams and subconsultants for effective project scope.
  • Develop project-specific management plans and quality management plans.
  • Create and maintain detailed project schedules.
  • Monitor project progress, address risks, and propose contract changes.
  • Communicate project status to stakeholders regularly.
  • Lead team mentorship and performance management activities.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for personal growth through coaching and mentorship.
  • Involvement in proposal development and project marketing.
  • Engagement with local clients at county and state levels.
  • Collaboration with multidiscipline project teams.
  • Flexibility in fieldwork with occasional outdoor conditions.
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.

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About Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. (JMT) is an engineering and architecture firm that provides a range of services, including transportation planning and design, environmental engineering, construction management, and surveying. The company serves clients in the transportation, environmental, and construction industries, as well as government agencies and municipalities. JMT is headquartered in Sparks, Maryland, and has offices throughout the United States. The company was founded in 1971 and has grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the country. JMT is committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact, including the use of renewable energy sources and the implementation of green building practices.
Learn more about Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson Inc, Sparks
Size
1,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1971

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