Transportation Project Manager (TIA Program)

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Key Responsibilities Program and Project Managemen t - Manage the delivery of all Heart of Georgia Altamaha TIA 2 (2023-2032) transportation projects. - Lead weekly coordination meetings with GDOT, consultants, and project stakeholders. - Monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution. - Track the progress of GDOT-let design and construction projects and identify potential risks or schedule impacts. - Coordinate with local governments regarding the status and delivery of locally let transportation projects. Contract and Financial Management - Develop resurfacing bid packages for GDOT-let projects. - Review and approve resurfacing bid packages prepared by local governments. - Review and approve consultant and local government invoices for compliance, accuracy, and contract requirements. - Assist with program reporting, budget tracking, and project documentation. Stakeholder Coordination - Serve as a primary point of contact between GDOT, local governments, consultants, and other program stakeholders. - Facilitate communication and resolution of project issues among project teams. - Support the successful implementation of transportation improvement projects throughout the region. Leadership and Oversight - Manage one or more moderately complex transportation projects involving: Multiple stakeholders and agencies. Regional geographic coordination. Projects requiring oversight of design, construction, maintenance, and resurfacing activities. - May manage all phases of project delivery, from project initiation through closeout. - Provide guidance and coordination to technical staff, consultants, and project support personnel.