Transportation Project Manager

Location

Columbus, OH | United States

Job description

Position Summary

A Transportation Project Manager at VS Engineering will lead and support design services and project management for transportation engineering projects including transportation design calculations, reports, roadway modeling and infrastructure projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with Project Management experience who is energetic and eager to grow with a dynamic company. Our growth means your growth. If you are serious about career advancement opportunities and providing quality service to clients, come join our team!

Our Columbus office is one of the newest additions to the VS family. The office was established in 2019 alongside the Cincinnati office, to lead the firm's expansion into Ohio. The office is comprised of a strong charismatic staff which creates a great high energy environment. This position will entail managing your own transportation team, providing oversight and guidance for junior engineers and student interns. You will report directly to Joshua Epperson, PE, Ohio Transportation Director.

A Typical Day May Include

• Project management responsibilities including monitoring scope, budgeting, staffing and production of assigned transportation projects
• Developing existing and new client relationships, leading staff and project teams, helping VS grow transportation project portfolio
• Working with clients to pursue project funding through available funding agencies while following funding agency practices and policies
• Preparing and contributing to portions of transportation project proposals, change orders, client contract and communication pertaining to specific projects
• Generating transportation designs aligning with the most up to date design standards
• Research and prepare preliminary reports and feasibility studies

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering or a related Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program
• Registered Professional Engineer in OH or IN or KY
• 7+ years experience is designing transportation infrastructure projects
• 3+ years experience managing projects and leading project teams
• Background working on public sector design projects like ODOT/INDOT, county, and municipal design projects, etc.
• Preferred technical knowledge / computer skills:
  • ArcGIS, GIS, ArcMAP
  • MicroStation / Bentley Open Roads Designer (required)
  • Drainage software including StormCAD and CDSS (preferred)
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • Microsoft Office products: Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook (required)
  • Adobe (preferred)

What You Offer Us

• Willingness to take on new challenges, skills, and competencies in a full-service engineering firm
• Ability to effectively discuss project timeline and issues with internal teams, clients and review agencies
• Thorough understanding of codes, legal and design requirements in relevant jurisdictions
• Capable of solving complex problems using professional judgement, creativity, collaboration, and innovation
• Excellent time management skills
• High attention to detail/quality of work produced
• Service oriented demeanor

What We Offer You

We provide you support from other highly skilled Project Managers & Technical Staff. In addition, we provide a 401(k) plan, rich coverage for major medical insurance, basic life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off (PTO) career development, remote work opportunities, and several others. We are proud of our family-like environment and our social events that prove work can be fun!

Our Mission

Our purpose is to serve the communities we live in. With a focus on what we value most. Client focused; Trust; Work Hard. Together; Knowledge

VS Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

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Salary

$45 - $57 per hour