Project Manager- Asset Management - Baltimore, United States - Transystems

Description

Overview

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2023. For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements. At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients. We're looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

Whitney, Bailey, Cox & Magnani, LLC, now a division of TranSystems, is excited to announce we are seeking a Project Manager specializing in Asset Management Services. Primarily remote with onsite as needed.

What you'll be challenged to do:

Project Management:

• Manage a portfolio of small- to medium-sized projects related to asset management activities.
• Effectively manage project scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, including work breakdown structures (WBS), schedules, and estimates.
• Monitor and manage project performance across all aspects, ensuring compliance with contracts and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Lead project teams from project initiation through closeout.
• Delegate tasks effectively by providing technical guidance, direction, and oversight to support staff.
• Ensure high-quality products are delivered on schedule and within budget.
• Match skills to tasks by understating appropriate staff and experience levels for each task and assign to staff accordingly.
• Ensure clear communication to team members by clearing informing them of the goals for the task at hand, methodology and processes to complete, schedule/due dates, and the available man-hour estimates for each assignment by resource.

Asset Management Services:

• Understanding of asset classes and a familiarity with specific types of assets being managed. This involves understanding what assets are owned, their location, condition, and remaining useful life.
• Ability to determine the current and future value of assets to assist in making informed decisions about their use, maintenance, and replacement.
• Understanding of financial concepts like risk management, valuation, and portfolio analysis to assist with informed decisions in asset management.
• Familiarity with specific software tools used in asset management and implementing enterprise asset management systems.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Communicate frequently and directly with clients, keeping them informed of project progress and addressing any concerns.
• Collaborate with business and systems analysts to translate business requirements into functional specifications.
• Manage subconsultants involved in the projects.
• Set and manage project expectations with stakeholders, including team members and clients.
• Provide proactive and regular communication with leadership and supervisors for proposals, project reporting, invoicing, backlog and resource management.

Quality and Standards:

• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
• Follow project management best practices and industry standards.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare progress reports, review invoices, and other project documentation.
• Update resource forecasts for assigned projects.
• Review and validate invoices.
• Mentor junior staff and participate in the hiring process (as applicable).
• Supervise staff (when assigned) and provide performance feedback.
• Operate independently and take initiative.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• 6+ years of project management experience in asset management. (Transportation AM preferred)
• Bachelor's degree in an applicable field, with a Master's degree preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Department of Transportation experience preferred.
• Project Management Skills:
• Proven ability to apply and follow project management principles (e.g., PMP).
• Strong organizational, coordination, and file management skills.
• Process-oriented and detail-oriented work style.
• Focused and efficient time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and deliver high-quality projects on schedule and within budget.
• Skilled at organizing, prioritizing, and efficiently delivering multiple projects.
• Knowledge of application and data management principles and concepts.
• Ability to create data standards, determine business data requirements, and define business rules.
• Experience with Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS).
• Experience in Asset Data Collection and Condition Assessments.
• Experience utilizing ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, ArcGIS Online/AGOL (Esri suite).
• Proficient in ArcGIS and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Communication and Collaboration:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven client management skills.
• Ability to understand and interpret client and regulatory requirements to ensure project success.
• Collaborative and willing to learn from teammates at all levels.
• Actively considers diverse perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from
• Team-oriented, self-motivated, and proactive.
• Commitment to continuous growth and success.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (may be specific to role).
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.