What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager - Transportation Market position at Gresham Smith?
We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you’re working with, and what you’re working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first—they’re at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you’re just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we’d love to hear from you!
Our transportation and utility services professionals offer practical, forward-thinking expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including active transportation, bridge design, roadway design and traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, utility and broadband services, grant writing, program management and so much more! From interstates and intersections to bridges and bike paths, we invite you to join us in designing transportation systems that connect us to the people and places we care about most.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and monitor the effective business and technical performance of assigned projects. Establish project objectives, policies, procedures and performance standards. Coordinate project budget and schedule. Assist in preparation of fee proposals and contracts.
- Knowledge of construction techniques, design, GDOT Specifications and documents.
- Monitor project compliance and perform risk mitigation activities that follow client and corporate protocols.
- Manage and oversee work of project team and provide direction and organization. Ensure project delivery and quality from programming through construction. Coordinate monthly billing with accountant. Maintain budget spreadsheets for projects. Manage project files and documentation. Assist in overall office management.
- Act as primary client contact. Establish and maintain client contact and secure ongoing work. Ensure client development and satisfaction. Assist in the identification of new projects, implementation of effective strategic plans to win these projects, and the development of proposals.
- Schedule staff workload. Assist in the selection and establishment of project teams. Direct and support design staff, conduct reviews and assist in establishing training activities.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or like degree with relevant experience
- Minimum of 15 years of experience in construction management
- Licenses/Registrations/Certifications preferred
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