GBA is looking for a Senior Project Manager to join our Transportation Group located in the Austin, Texas office. This position entails project management and a lead role for delivering design projects for TxDOT. The ideal person will offer expertise, provide guidance to team members, and lead by example. Strong ethical standards and a desire to help others progress in their career will be key. Come be part of a company that provides remarkable solutions to our clients which ensures a better quality of life for our communities. This opportunity will be based out of our brand-new Northern Austin office and service the entire Austin Metro area.
Responsibilities:
Manage all aspects of Plan, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E) preparation of highway projects.
Supervise team of engineers and technicians in the design of transportation engineering projects including, but not limited to construction, reconstruction, or rehabilitation of intersections, local roads, collector streets, arterials, freeways, interstates, bridge replacements, and simple and complex interchanges.
Provide staff management and hands-on expertise to facilitate the design of complex projects with a multidisciplinary team.
Apply project management principals to project delivery of simultaneous and complex, multi-discipline projects.
Provide strong leadership, planning, and mentoring skills in the areas of safety, engineering, construction sequencing, quality, costs, agency coordination, and public/community relations.
Assist in project pursuit planning, development, and engagement for Texas clients.
Identify transportation project opportunities early and participate in go/no-go decisions in cooperation with Transportation Group leadership.
Serve as Capture or Project Manager for key pursuits, lead pursuit strategy and capture plan development to pre-sell projects before RFP release.
Maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
Establish and maintain new client relationships.
Negotiate and successfully manage project scopes, schedules, and levels of effort.
Establish and administer oversight of critical project-specific objectives throughout every stage, from research and client meetings through procurement to contract closeout.
Lead meetings and trainings in support of clients and staff.
Requirements:
Bachelor•s degree in Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas, other states a plus
10+ years of experience in plan development and project design
Strong working knowledge of TxDOT design standards, policies, and procedures
TxDOT Pre-Certifications
Experience with Business Development/Client Relations
Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate at all levels, internally and externally
Ability to develop and maintain strong internal working relationships across all lines of our business
Experience with design software including MicroStation, OpenRoads, and OpenBridge
It•s More Than Just A Job•
At GBA, we are innovative people who want to solve problems. We•re known for our technical excellence, but we bring so much more to the table. We strive to create remarkable solutions for a higher quality of life through our diversified services.
Our people are ambitious, passionate and committed to creating high quality, imaginative projects. We•ve created an environment where we celebrate our team•s eagerness to learn and grow. From birthdays and BBQs to protecting the environment and helping families in need, GBA employees celebrate and support one another and the communities where we live, work and play. Joining our team means you•ll have rewarding opportunities that challenge and inspire you.
