TranSystems Corporation

Senior Project Manager - Roadway Engineering (DOT)

KCMO, MO, US

Hybrid
Full-time
$110k–$150k/year
3 days ago
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Summary

Overview GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Roadway Engineer (DOT) to join our Transportation Team in one of the following offices: Kansas City, MO; St. Louis, MO; Wichita, KS; or Omaha, NE! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at one of these office locations. Working on the Transportation team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature roadway projects here. Responsibilities What you'll be challenged to do: This role will be responsible for the design and preparation of plan submittals related to highway and arterial roadway design, complex intersection design, local roadways, site design, bridge replacement/rehabilitation, traffic design, drainage design for MoDOT, KDOT, NDOT and Iowa DOT and other various DOTs and municipal agencies. In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following: * Project Management * Perform project management and engineering tasks related to the planning and design of transportation facilities such as freeways, arterials, intersections, railroad and drainage. Be part of a Design Team that produces plans, specifications, cost estimates and schedules for transportation construction projects. Duties include oversight and preparation of engineering reports, engineering calculations and analysis and furnishing technical documentation for design projects. Work tasks generally pertain to planning and design functions for highways, arterials, traffic, drainage and site design. Attendance at meetings and interaction with clients should be expected. Effective written and oral communication skills are imperative. * Oversees project delivery by providing direction and oversight to project team members for the completion of technical efforts including roadway, traffic, drainage and site design projects and reports. * Prioritizes quality in all aspects of daily project work. * Answers any questions and reviews shop drawings during the construction phase of the project. * Assist roadway team leaders * Mentor, support and develop staff engineers * Develop labor projections for active projects and coordinate with team leaders for resources needed * Proactively manage project budgets * Perform quality reviews for other project managers * Communicate timely and effectively with their Team Leader and other Leaders within the Area. * Financial Responsibilities * Lead the project management of projects both technically and financially to meet the clients' expectations in completing quality projects on-time and on budget. * Work with team members on project performance. * Work with Business Manager for PM meetings. Review At-Risk projects. * Meet utilization goals * Business Development * Develop/Maintain Client relationships * Proposals / RFQ's - Position and lead project pursuits. * Client Service Team Meetings - Provide input and support where needed * Coordination with other offices / areas / regions. * Work with Team Leader to ensure optimal workload by sharing work as necessary across multiple teams Qualifications What you'll bring to our firm: * Bachelor's degree in the Civil engineering field required. * Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and various engineering software systems depending on engineering discipline: AutoCAD; Open Roads Designer, Land Desktop, and Civil 3D. * Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer, preferably in Missouri, Kansas or Nebraska. * Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members. * Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves. What we prefer you bring: * A minimum of 15 years of design and project management experience. * Experience with Kansas City, Wichita, St. Louis or Omaha metro area design. Compensation: The salary range for this position is $110,000 - $150,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. Featured Benefits: * Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. * Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. * Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan. * Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual. * Tuition reimbursement for continued education. * Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations * Incentive compensation for eligible positions. At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more. Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law. Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems. Location: Kansas City, MO; Wichita, KS; St. Louis, MO; Omaha, NE Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time #LI-Hybrid #LI-KC1

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