Project Manager- Highways Roads

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Clarify roles and responsibilities within the project team and ensure project compliance with organizational governance and decision-making structures.
• Plan and manage the delivery of projects within an area of expertise, using appropriate project management methodologies to ensure outcomes are achieved.
• Lead large project teams or multiple small- to medium-sized teams; define project vision, communicate outcomes, and provide guidance to achieve these outcomes.
• Coordinate team actions across project activities and manage the flow of team members as needed.
• Build team capability through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Manage identification of risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints; develop and implement solutions to overcome concerns.
• Deliver baseline assessments and post-implementation analyses to evaluate and track the realization of business benefits.
• Negotiate and manage deployment of project resource budgets, providing forecasts and variances.
• Drive a culture of innovation through multistakeholder solutions, idea generation platforms, jam sessions, and hackathons.
• Communicate actions needed to implement the team’s strategy and motivate team members to achieve business goals.
• Develop personal capabilities through ongoing education, training, and professional accreditation.
• Manage projects within transformational change programs, ensuring integration and using structured change management methodologies.
• Develop and implement stakeholder engagement plans to identify relevant stakeholders and foster positive relationships.
• Plan and lead activities for project scope definition, including analysis and stakeholder consultation.
• Manage assurance reviews within projects, enable independent reviews, and resolve issues to ensure project delivery within time, budget, and quality standards.
• Interpret business needs and identify solution recommendations at the business unit level.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience with solid technical knowledge and skills in transportation and municipal engineering, including planning and design; construction experience is a plus.
• Registered Civil Engineer in the State of California or Arizona.
• Experience in transportation project management, specifically in highways and roads.
• Experience with project management software and tools.
• Ability to lead development of project/client proposals and participate in interviews.
• Knowledge of Caltrans and AASHTO guidelines and standards.
• Strong understanding of PS&E package development.
• Experience with local agency, state, and federally funded transportation projects, including projects delivered in partnership with Caltrans.

Nice to Have

• Construction experience in transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Professional registration as a Civil Engineer in California or Arizona.

Benefits & Perks

• Salary range of $116,000 - $175,000 based on experience.
• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Work in a culture that promotes teamwork, integrity, and respect.
• Flexible office locations in California and Phoenix, AZ.