Civil Engineering Project Manager, Transportation Design

Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work®, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.

Woolpert is hiring a Transportation Project Manager to join our dynamic Transportation Team in one of our PA offices, preference to Harrisburg, PA. This position reports to the Transportation Practice Leader and is responsible for assisting current project managers in the execution of their current projects, developing relationships with our current clients, positioning themselves to manage future projects. Projects managed will be for PennDOT, PA Turnpike Commission and our local government clients where the Project Manager will lead the overall execution of the project while also serving as a technical lead on a portion of the project. 

We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.  Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country where the job is located.

Qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $5,000, based on experience and role alignment. Bonus eligibility is contingent upon 12 months of service and must be repaid if the employee leaves the company within one year of hire.

• →Lead diverse project teams through the development of preliminary engineering and final design, and the delivery of Plans, Specifications and Estimate packages. 
• →Lead design or help design complex roadway and transportation projects that require creative solutions. Projects include roadways, bikeways, pedestrian facilities, roundabouts, trails, multi-modal transportation or transportation planning.
• →Perform engineering design tasks such as highway and street design, roadway alignments, roundabout design, roadway grading and modeling, curb ramp design, signing and pavement plan, maintenance and protection of traffic, drainage design, stormwater management design.
• →Perform designs using software including MicroStation, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), AutoCAD, and/or Civil 3D.
• →Respond to requests for proposals by leading the development of the proposal submission as well as preparing scope, schedule and budget of projects.
• →Ensure deliverables and quality standards are met in accordance with the agreed scope, schedule, and budget.
• →Manage and support internal and client cross-functional teams.
• →Leverage existing relationships and new client and consultant relationships in the pursuit of new work.
• →Actively participate in professional societies, organizations, and conferences by serving on boards, presenting at luncheons or conferences.

• →Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• →Active PE License in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain a Pennsylvania PE license within one year of hire.
• →10-20 years of experience in transportation design (strong preference for roadway experience).
• →Must be able to travel 5-10% to client sites.
• →Knowledge of PennDOT Project Development Process, construction documentation & administration and knowledge in state, local municipalities design process is a plus.
• →Bentley Open Road Designer or Civil3D experience.
• →Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.
• →Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goals.

Benefits You Will Love

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• →Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• →Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• →Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.
• →Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• →Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• →Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!

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