Transportation Assistant Project Manager - Richmond, United States - Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Verified Company

Richmond, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Short Description:

Bowman has an opportunity for an Assistant Project Manager (Traffic) - Boston, MA/Taunton, MA/Westfield, MA/ to join our team in VA - Richmond.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That's why a career at Bowman is more than a job.

It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Overview:

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

Receive broad guidance from seniorlevel management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
Supervise the work of project personnel to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.
Provide mentorship through counsel, guidance, and knowledge to junior staff as a key component to their professional development.

At the Operational and Company Level

Work closely with more senior members to learn about and assist with transportation engineering and planning work.

Do the Work

Work independently and with proficiency in completing technical project tasks as needed for numerous elements of a project.
Assist in project management or direction of tasks on projects and monitor project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget.
Assist with budgeting, staffing, scheduling, and client management tasks.
Draft transmittals, memos, meeting minutes, letters, proposals, and other documentation/communications.
Prepare reports, plans, specifications, construction schedules, cost estimates, permits and/or designs for projects.
Assist in developing the scope of work for projects and development of the plan to accomplish projects.
Monitor project deliverable schedules and compile project status reports.
Provide technical assistance in the resolution of project challenges and provide technical quality control of multiple assigned projects.
Prepare client presentations and attend public meetings.
Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and other factors.
Assist with preparation of monthly billings/project invoices.
Serve as the liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and project teams, related to project elements, such as technical requirements, completion requirements, and billing inquiries.
Lead in the preparation of proposals.
Lead the submission of technical product for a variety of project types.
Supervise the work of project staff to ensure satisfaction of the highest professional standards.
Follow established firm's goals, SOPs and QA/QC procedures and assist in the QA/QC review of technical work of other staff.
Assist and mentor junior staff.
Prepare and serve in a lead role for work on various analyses and design aspects of engineering projects which may include traffic studies, traffic operations, traffic signal design, ITS design, corridor projects, lighting design, safety projects, and other associated engineering services.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

Ability to work both independently and within a collaborative team environment.
Selfreliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Ability to effectively manage multiple timesensitive projects/tasks.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.
Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Commitment to working in partnership with others inside and outside the organization.
High degree of discretion and ability to manage highly confidential information.
Highly motivated and problemsolving attitude with a strong work ethic.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to workrelated and project needs.
Commitment to promoting the reputation of the company through quality of work.
Aspirations to grow professionally and advance within the company.
Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.
Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
Commitment to driving profitability and growth.
Commitment to becoming a "citizen" of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.
Experience with the preparation of construction plans and/or studies for roadway or transportation projects.
Experience directing tasks and performing QA/QC.