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Description

For the past 60 years, DOWL has been recognized as an established, highly reputable, civil engineering firm, recognizing that the foundation of our past, present, and our future is our people. DOWL’s foundation is built upon four core values: Inclusion, Integrity, Innovation, and Inspiration. These values are rooted in everything we do. As a valued partner on our engineering team, you will be one of the People Who Make It Happen!

Summary

The Transportation Project Manager is responsible for managing the development and execution of a variety of mid to complex engineering projects. The person in this position must be a licensed engineer in the state of primary practice or should be licensed in a different state with the ability to get a license within 6 months of hire. A key requirement for this position is to have a broad technical background, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to quickly assimilate complex technical information. The person in this position will understand many aspects of a multidisciplinary project and learn how to fit each task together for successful pursuit development and project delivery. The person in this position must demonstrate a high level of proficiency related to engineering within the Sub-Practice Area they are in and provide leadership and guidance to less experienced team members as necessary. This position requires a seller-doer mentality and includes business development and client management responsibilities. This role also requires excellent interpersonal skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Help develop, learn and apply DOWL standards and best practices.
• Perform independent review of the transportation design work of other team members with limited assistance from senior level project managers and managers.
• Provide design oversight to less experienced transportation engineers.
• Meet with potential clients and teaming partners to help develop new business development opportunities.
• Support pursuit development efforts and produce technical content for simple to moderately complex project proposals.
• Write accurate and comprehensive scopes, schedules and budgets with limited assistance from senior level project managers and Practice/Sub-practice Area Leaders.
• Demonstrate advanced proficiency at managing project teams to meet scope, schedule and budget objectives
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise a team of Engineers and Designers (from intern to level III). Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include assisting in the interviewing, hiring, and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work.

Qualifications. To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Baccalaureate degree or higher from an ABET accredited University/College with a focus on Civil Engineer or related field based on Sub-practice Area and at least 10 years prior work experience in design, engineering, and project management required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Professional Engineering license in any state, with the ability to get a PE license in the state of primary practice within 6 months of hire.

Ability to obtain DOWL’s PM designation (taking DOWL’s project management training programs), within 1 year of hire date.

Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical analysis, and fundamentals of geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond to inquiries or complaints from clients, co-workers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to effectively present information to clients, co-workers, and the public.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate effectively with large and diverse groups.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
• Computer skills must include Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project.

Physical Demands. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Geographic locations are taken into consideration with respect to compensation. 

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