Senior Project Manager - # 2968

What We Offer

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Transportation Team to improve infrastructure in Michigan. The candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and have at least 10 years of related experience. We are looking for someone who has strong people and team building skills to effectively communicate with clients and staff. The candidate must also be self-motivated, work well with others, and have excellent writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Typical responsibilities include

Operational

• Project management and oversight of transportation projects and technical tasks
• Proactively manage project including budget, direct labor and expenses, sub-consultants, schedule, technical requirements, contractual obligations, project communications, etc.
• Work closely with client, other disciplines, and stakeholders in the successful delivery of projects
• Responsible for project performance and profitability
• Financial Project Management: i.e. A/R, invoicing, etc.
• Responsible for project performance and client profitability
• Design of various transportation projects including roadways, bridge approaches, traffic control plans, etc.
• Write reports using local and state standards
• Attend and/or conduct client and project meetings
• Maintain a safe working environment

Sales Business Development (Desired)

• Work collaboratively to grow Wade Trim's presence and market share in the Michigan Transportation market
• Perform client visits and routine sales calls
• Responsible for client satisfaction
• Review proposal scope, pricing and other content for transportation projects
• Assist with marketing, proposals, and technical presentations

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required

Skills/Experience

• Professional Engineer license; ability to obtain PE license in multiple states is required.
• 10+ years of related Engineering experience (Roadway and/or Transportation related design) is required.
• Previous MDOT and Michigan Local Public Agency experience is preferred, experience with other DOT's is applicable.
• Knowledge in MDOT standards and practices is required. This is including:
• Experience with the MDOT Plan Preparation and review process is required.
• Experience in preparing MDOT Cost Estimates is required.
• Experience in preparing MDOT schedules and budgets is required.
• Experience with and/or managing the design using ORD is required.
• Design Software (Bentley MicroStation) is required.
• Working knowledge of local, state and federal transportation standards and procedures is required.
• Strong written and verbal skills are required.
• Ability to oversee, mentor, and supervise junior engineering staff is required.