8+ years in engineering design consulting and 3-5 years in project management
Strong supervisory skills and exceptional project management abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant technical software
BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent; Professional Engineering License in GA preferred
Responsibilities
Lead project management from proposal to delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met
Identify and cultivate new client relationships while sustaining existing ones
Prepare comprehensive project proposals and qualification statements
Develop and oversee project schedules, scopes, and budgets
Coordinate project team assignments and workloads effectively
Conduct kick-off meetings to ensure project alignment among stakeholders
Ensure quality control and compliance throughout all project phases
Benefits
Bi-annual profit/bonus distributions
401(k) contribution match of 4%
Dynamic entrepreneurial culture that encourages innovation
Collaborative atmosphere promoting learning and career advancement opportunities
Full Job Description
Position Summary
Join Cranston, an HFW partner firm, as a Transportation Project Manager. In this dynamic role, you will lead a design team, overseeing all aspects of project management from pursuing new opportunities to ensuring on-time and on-budget project delivery. You will be responsible for proposal preparation, project staffing, and maintaining strong client relationships. Your expertise will guide the execution of project schedules, scopes, and budgets, while ensuring quality control and compliance with corporate policies. Additionally, you will play a key role in business development, identifying new clients, and fostering a cohesive team environment. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering successful projects and driving our firm's growth and reputation
Perks and Benefits
Bi-Annual Profit/Bonus Distributions:
401(k) Contribution Match: 4%
Entrepreneurial Culture: Work in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment that encourages innovation and offers growth opportunities for driven professionals.
Collaborative Learning & Career Development: Enjoy a collaborative atmosphere that promotes multi-disciplinary learning and provides ample career advancement opportunities.
Essential Responsibilities:
Serve as Senior Technical Advisor and Subject Matter Expert.
Identify new markets and clients to bring in new projects, while maintaining positive relationships with existing clients.
Prepare proposals and qualification statements, including estimates and presentations.
Prepare project schedules, scopes, and budgets, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance.
Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets and prepare Project Planning Worksheets.
Determine project team makeup and assign workloads.
Conduct project kick-off meetings to communicate and obtain agreement on project schedules.
Monitor and follow up on client invoicing and payments.
Oversee the design phase, including conducting design review meetings and providing progress reports.
Manage participation in the bidding phase and coordinate responses to contractor questions.
Manage the construction phase according to contract requirements.
Respond promptly to requests for information or problems, maintaining good communication.
Ensure quality control procedures are implemented and maintained.
Provide guidance and training to technical support personnel.
Coordinate with other groups for project support.
Ensure project correspondence and design documentation are kept orderly and complete.
Properly close out projects in accordance with established procedures.
Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Experience: 8+ years of engineering design consulting experience and 3-5 years of project management experience.
Skills: Strong supervisory skills, excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and exceptional project management abilities.
Technical Proficiency: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and technical software.
Licenses: Valid Driver's License.
Education and Experience
Degree: BS in Civil Engineering or a technical equivalent.
Certification: Professional Engineering License in GA, or ability to obtain.
Physical Requirements
General: Ability to stand, walk, use hands to handle objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
Lifting: Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and infrequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Vision: Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
