Project Manager - Transportation Engineering

Project Manager

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm. With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward- advancing the whole community today and well into the future.

The Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams on transportation, municipal, and site development projects while driving business development and client/project/quality/service management. They oversee all aspects of projects, from preliminary engineering to construction, including design, documentation, cost estimation, and QA/QC. This candidate will be collaborating with engineers, planners, technicians, and clients to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction. Required experience includes established career in Civil Engineering with diverse project scope and expertise in relevant design areas.

Your Responsibilities

• Project Leadership/Management:
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams on transportation projects.
• Develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
• Oversee project quality and deliverables.
• Mentor and support entry-level staff.
• Manage project task budgets, work plans, sub-consultants, and schedules.
• Oversee bidding, award process, RFIs, construction site visits, and progress meetings.
• Solve challenging problems and advance client goals.

Team Management & Communication:

• Supervise the engineering team and provide technical advice and support.
• Ensure work is completed as planned and scheduled.
• Initiate and maintain communication with key project individuals.
• Lead development of graphic design packages, proposals, and presentations.
• Document and present work clearly and concisely to team and clients.

Technical Expertise:

• Design infrastructure, prepare construction documents, and conduct cost estimating.
• Maintain team standards and procedures, check calculations, and conduct QA/QC.
• Support project planning and funding processes.
• Working use of OpenRoads Designer.
• Must have an understanding of state DOT design criteria, standards, and specifications.

Requirements

• Education, Experience, & Licensure:
• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering
• 8 years of experience working on DOT, DOT LAP, and/or municipal roadway projects.
• Experience in business development, marketing, and sales skills.
• Understanding of DOT Project Development Processes (Design criteria, standards, and specifications).
• Experience working with DOT and Communities, such as Cost and Scheduling Engineers, County Highway Engineers, City Managers, DPW, and City/Village Councils.
• Experience with AutoCAD/Civil 3D/MicroStation/Geopak/AutoTurn.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer.

Benefits Summary

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs:

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University