Transportation Program Manager - Baton Rouge, United States - Mannik Smith Group

Description

Transportation Program Manager Department:
Transportation

Employment Type:
Full TimeLocation: Baton Rouge, LADescription Waggoner Engineering, Inc. is hiring a creative, highly talented, and motivated Transportation Program Manager for our Baton Rouge, LA office.

Responsibilities will include the oversight and management of active project and program tasks and teams, business development, and support for other Transportation projects, programs, and pursuits.

Projects may include planning, preliminary engineering, final engineering, bidding and construction support services and program management for transportation or infrastructure projects for a range of active and prospective clients.

The projects and programs will involve various market sectors including but not limited to surface transportation, transit, bridges and structures, stormwater, wastewater, utilities, and misc.

facilities.

Are you ready to inspire, engage and deliver? For almost 50 years Waggoner has delivered sound results through a culture of integrity, service and creativity to benefit our clients.

Waggoner has more than doubled in size over the last five years and growth is expected to significantly increase through the addition of talented personnel.

What does that mean for you? Waggoner differentiates itself as a leader in growth strategy for water and disaster recovery, as well as providing full engineering services across 19 offices and 6 states; we need people who are inspired for future growth, engage as leaders in their respective fields, and deliver to both internal and external clients.

If you are tired of hearing weve always done it this way; if you have a work hard/play hard attitude; and if you enjoy working with a vast team of professionals across various disciplines, you will fit right into our culture.

Your Primary Responsibilities will includeFormulate and execute project opportunity capture strategies, including teaming and positioning for strategic pursuits and identification of required staff resources to win and effectively deliver projects and programsEstablish relationships with both external and internal clientsBe a visible leader and trusted advisor to clients by promoting Waggoners values both internally and externallyProven track record with client account management, project pursuit execution, and engineering staff developmentProvides management and guidance to staff, enforces company and project policies, and serves as a primary liaison between Waggoner, clients, and stakeholders.

Manage and mentor staff to facilitate effective project and program delivery and to promote staff development.

Responsible for administering projects and programs from inception through contract closeout, including establishing specific objectives, procedure and policies, adherence to the scope, schedule and budget, risk management, and change management.

Demonstrated analytical skills, technical skills and communication (oral and written) skillsWhat you'll needBachelor's degree or higher;Four years of experience involving operations management in business, engineering design, construction, public works, utilities, or any appropriate field;Louisiana Professional Engineering license is preferred;Leadership or management experience working on previous Infrastructure Program(s) or at a state or local Department of Transportation or Public Works;Detailed understanding and experience in each phase of project delivery from scope development and procurement to bidding and closing out of construction;Ability to manage their time to accommodate multiple competing tasks; andDedication to delivering high quality work.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Good knowledge of principles and practices involved in program management;Familiarity with principles and practices of organizational, corporate or government strategic planning;Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities;Good administrative and technical abilities;Ability to plan and supervise the work of others;Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing;Mature professional judgment;Exhibit initiative, ingenuity and resourcefulness in managing complex problems;Uphold integrity, tact and courtesy.

Why Join Our Team We know work isn't only about what you do, it's also about who you work for and with Waggoner Engineering provides a fun, family-friendly, and multicultural work environment that supports a work life balance, including:WEI Incentive ProgramHealthy Workplace Program with on-site gym in Jackson headquarters and monthly gym reimbursement for other officesEmployee Referral BonusCompetitive Health BenefitsCareer Development and TrainingFlexible/Hybrid ScheduleCommunity Service OpportunitiesWaggoner Engineering, Inc.

is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

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