Traffic Project Manager - Allentown, United States - Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd.

Verified Company

Allentown, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Short Description:
Bowman has an opportunity for a Traffic Project Manager to join our team in Allentown, PA. 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:

To execute through administration, technical and management techniques, design, and direction of transportation projects to ensure the successful completion, on time and within allocated budget.

Develop sustainable transportation solutions to make communities more livable by reducing traffic congestion, preserving and restoring open space, supporting local development, and improving safety for all users.

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.
Provide mentorship through counsel, guidance, and knowledge to junior staff as a key component to the development of future Project and Senior Project Managers.

At the Operational and Company Level

Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
Support other

Do the Work

Manage projects or direction of transportation tasks on projects and monitor project progress for technical accuracy and adherence to schedule and budget.
May assist with budgeting, staffing, scheduling and client management tasks.
Develop and maintain project budgets and schedules.
Assist in definition of scope of assigned transportation projects and develop plan to accomplish projects.
Monitor progress toward deliverable schedules and compile project status reports.
Provide technical assistance in the resolution of design problems and provide technical quality control of multiple assigned projects.
Prepare client presentations and attend public meetings,
Review plans and prepare or review technical specifications, contract documents, and estimates.
Review project changes, pending or anticipated alterations to the contract, additional work requests, and other factors.
Review job cost sheets, assist with preparation of monthly billings/project invoices, and ensure assigned projects stay with budget.
Serve as liaison between clients and agencies, subcontractors, and design teams on project issues including technical requirements, completion requirements, and billing inquiries.
Participate in the preparation of proposals and lead major submission on large projects.
Supervise work of project staff to ensure that it meets the highest professional standards.

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 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 constituents.
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.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field required.
Ten or more (10+) years of professional engineering experience with an emphasis on transportation engineering or related field.
Demonstrated experience leading professional engineering projects with transportation engineering projects required.
Experience with transportation strongly prefer