Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Builds and maintains project schedules in accordance with project requirements.
• Prepares, implements, and monitors schedule and cost controls.
• Manages and administers relevant subcontract agreements.
• Reports project status to management.
• Completes and manages organization of project documentation.
• Reports the financial details of the project.
• Manages project execution to ensure deliverables are of high quality, meet stakeholder expectations, and are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensures project deliverables are deployed and turned over smoothly and efficiently.
• Prepares project plans that guide project execution to a successful conclusion.
• Identifies project staffing needs and assists in forming effective project teams.
• Assigns tasks to project staff to optimize team performance.
• Identifies and procures resources necessary to complete projects.
• Proactively detects and evaluates issues/risks.
• Communicates project information including requirements, approach, progress, forecasts, and issues to clients, staff, and stakeholders.
• Manages teams by training, supervising, evaluating, providing feedback, and motivating staff.
• Provides guidance on best practices and standards to utilize.
• Maintains a valid driver's license as driving is a requirement of the position.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, time management, and leadership skills.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to travel as needed to perform the duties of the position.
• Experience with MS Project and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to read roadway plans and create submittals.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience.
• At least 2 years managing an ITS maintenance contract and/or underground utility construction and maintenance contract.
• Builds and maintains project schedules, manages project documentation, and reports project status.

Nice to Have

• Maintenance of Traffic Certification preferred but not required.
• Project Management Certification preferred but not required.
• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level II, or higher certification preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from a college or university and/or an equivalent combination of education and field experience preferred.