Dewberry

Senior Project Manager

Dewberry$144K — $205K *
Transportation
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Science degree in Engineering Planning or related field
  • 15 - 20+ years' experience in transportation industry
  • 5-10 years' experience in project management
  • Proven ability to develop multi-disciplinary and geographical client action plans
  • Strong network within Massachusetts and New England agencies and regulatory bodies
  • Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Active involvement in professional organizations is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Promote and sell Dewberry transit services while building client relationships
  • Manage multi-disciplined transit initiatives across various clients and planning teams
  • Lead and mentor planning staff to foster growth and expertise
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance intermodal transit activities
  • Develop trusted relationships with clients and transportation agencies at all levels
  • Advise clients on navigating transit and multi-modal challenges
  • Support transit agency initiatives and feasibility studies to enhance operations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive insurance programs including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and 529 College Savings Plans
  • Tuition reimbursement and travel assistance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for added financial flexibility
  • Eligible for annual bonuses and monthly stipends based on performance
  • Discounted purchase programs for all employees
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry is seeking aSenior Project Manager to serve the vital function of positioning the company in theTransportation Market, with specific focus onrail transit, bus, multi-modal clients in the Northeast. The successful candidate will join our growing Northeast Environmental group and will be based in our Boston MA officeto increase the company27s visibility, presence and resources in the transit market. The team player we seek will be a transportation practitioner with regional experience in the transit industry, with an understanding of intermodal and pedestrian interface. The successful candidate should also have significant relationships with transit clients and the industry.

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned professional to take a leadership role on high-profile transportation and transit projects. You27ll work alongside talented multidisciplinary teams, collaborate directly with clients, support intermodal transit teams, and help drive projects that make a lasting difference.

If you27re passionate about leading impactful projects, mentoring talented professionals, and partnering with clients to solve complex transportation planning challenges, we27d love to hear from you. Join Dewberry and help shape the future of infrastructure across the Northeast.

Responsibilities
  • Promote the ability to market and sell Dewberry transit services, build and maintain client relationships with a focus on growth
  • Manage contracts, multi-disciplined transit initiatives, for diversified clients and multi-disciplined planning teams
  • Lead and mentor Dewberry planning staff
  • Interact on multi-disciplinary teams to incorporate and expand our capabilities in intermodal transit activities
  • Build trusted relationships with clients, transportation agencies, at the local, state, and federal levels.
  • Serve as a strategic advisor, helping clients navigate transit and multi-modal challenges while advancing critical infrastructure projects.
  • Support transit agency initiatives and expand transit operations and coordination, facilities, multi-modal strategies, and feasibility studies
  • Determine scope of work and prepare staff hour estimates for transit planning tasks.

We27re looking for a collaborative, client-focused leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and brings a strong understanding of the environmental, regulatory, and technical considerations that drive successful project delivery.

Required Skills & Required Experience
  • Bachelor27s Science degree in Engineering Planning or related field
  • 15 - 20+ years27 experience in transportation industry
  • 5-10 years27 experience in project management
  • Ability to develop and implement multi-disciplinary and multi geographical client action plans
  • Ability to directly develop new work for rail and transit clients
  • Massachusetts and New England agency and regulatory relationships / experience is highly preferred
  • Excellent communication, conflict resolution and project management skills and work experience
  • Active/past involvement with professional organizations and/or interest in advancing involvement at the State or national level

Don27t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you27re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn27t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry27s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans.

Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children.

Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and monthly stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company and individual performance. Certain positions are also eligible to receive overtime pay, whereas all non-exempt positions are eligible for overtime (subject to approval).

In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

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Salary Range

The projected range for this position is $144,000 to $205,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly. These ranges are for Boston, MA only.

About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1956

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