Transportation Design Project Manager | Client Services Leader

Transportation Design Project Manager / Client Services Leader

National award-winning engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Design Project Manager / Client Services Leader with experience in Transportation Project Delivery. They believe that any person with enough self-motivation can achieve anything and that everyone deserves the chance to prove themselves. Every new employee brings with them unique talents and perspectives.

The company has developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows them to share their experiences with one another, and in return, they can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it's something other than what we have listed here.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership, guidance, and technical expertise and develop an exceptional Transportation team
• Responsible for the full lifecycle relationship with the client
• Conduct business development including marketing and client contacts
• Create detailed engineering plans, processes, and procedures for engineering staff to use and abide by
• Interact and communicate effectively with team members, clients, and other agencies
• Ensure quality control activities are performed for all assigned work and back check work of others
• Have a solid understanding of MNDOT's consulting expectations and needs
• Spearhead various research and development initiatives to identify opportunities for new projects and improved processes
• Oversee strategy development and implementation
• Prepare and deliver various engineering-related presentations, both internally and externally

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Civil or Structural)
• Masters in Engineering a plus
• Minnesota P.E license required
• 20+ years in transportation planning, design, and construction management with a focus on roadway, highway, and/or bridge projects
• Familiarity with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT); Comprehensive understanding of MNDOT organization, procurement, contracts, and business practices
• Familiarity with Minnesota construction engineering practices, standards, and documentation
• Proven ability to follow procedures and meet deadlines
• Prior experience in leading staff, managing projects, maintaining and developing new clients
• Proven business development skills with strong relationships with clients
• Good decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality, and attention to detail
• Analytical and mathematical mind, capable of evaluating and solving various complex problems
• Organizational competencies and project management skills to keep projects, processes, and the team on track
• Excellent communication, networking and team building skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office software (Excel, Word and Power Point)