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Transportation Project Manager

  • Grand Rapids, MI, United States
  • Southfield, MI, United States
  • Lansing, MI, United States
  • Toledo, OH, United States

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Experience
10+ years experience in highway design working with MDOT and/or ODOT
Posting language
English
Posted

Original job description

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  • Bergmann's Midwest team is looking for a Transportation Project Manager! This position is a great role for someone looking to join a growing Infrastructure team! What You’ll Be Doing: A Transportation Project Manager leads teams of engineers in our various transportation groups, including traffic, highway/roadway design, bridge, and construction. This individual is also responsible for assisting with design work as needed. Who We’re Looking For: PRIOR EXPERIENCE WITH MDOT/ODOT IS REQUIRED. The ideal candidate has a PE license or is able to be licensed in MI and/or OH through reciprocity. Other requirements include a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university, previous experience with Federal Aid/Municipally funded projects and proficiency in MicroStation. Geopak and InRoads experience is preferred.

What You’ll Need to Be Successful in the role:

•Able to resolve design complexities at an advanced level •10+ years experience in highway design working with MDOT and/or ODOT •Municipally funded project experience •MicroStation and Geopak, and/or InRoads experience •An interest in team environments as a mentor/coach and/or technical lead •Experience overseeing project staff •Strong systems thinking and able to effectively communicate the steps needed in a process •Excellent research skills •Marketing and business development experience is a plus!

Our Transportation Project Manager will also:

  • Ensure the success of the projects under his/her management (including planning, quality assurance, deadlines, and financial aspects/collections) and the substantial quality of the firm’s services
  • Establish business relationships to expand geographic presence for organization
  • Handle all aspects of a project, including proposal, contract negotiation, Project Work Plan (scope, fees, hours, schedule, budget, Quality Plan), negotiate terms and conditions, and final agreement/contract in conjunction with the project team, including the quality reviewer; vet contracts with BA legal as required
  • Provide leadership to individuals within and outside Bergmann
  • Plan, organize, and supervise the work and workload of project staff, which may include engineers, architects, designers and technicians
  • Monitor project costs to ensure that project is delivered within budget, fulfills customer expectations, maintains profitability, and/or aligns with the company strategic objectives
  • Market to new and existing clients for the purpose of obtaining additional business and meeting the company’s specific strategic objectives
  • Fulfill client manager role for clients in his/her own discipline and market for other disciplines
  • Review invoice charges for accuracy related to hours billed, coordinate customer billing and/or invoicing with Accounting Department, and follow up on outstanding invoices as needed
  • Prepare monthly financial reports (project percent complete, month end closeouts, projections, etc.)
  • Fulfill the role of Project Engineer as needed
  • Coordinate with other contractors and/or in-house and outside design professionals on project; obtain and coordinate resources from other disciplines as needed
  • Resolve all project related issues
  • Support the leadership team with strategic, tactical, or administrative functions as requested
  • Participate in professional associations, present technical papers, and/or be active board member
  • Serve as primary client representative for Bergmann
  • May provide direct supervision to staff, including timesheet review, goal setting, evaluation and professional development
  • May assist in the recruitment process by identifying candidates for employment and/or participating in the hiring and selection process
  • Get to know clients and potential clients and make connections between others at Bergmann and clients, understand the client’s needs, short and long term strategies continually working towards becoming a trusted advisor

All other duties as assigned. We won’t ask you to do things way outside your scope, but we are one #TeamBergmann, so “not my job” is not an option! EEO/AA including Veterans and Disabled.

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Skills

  • Civil engineering
  • Bentley MicroStation
  • Systems thinking
  • Research
  • Sales
  • Quality assurance
  • Contract management
  • Leadership
  • Recruitment

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