Senior Roadway Design Project Manager

Overview

GMC is seeking a motivated

Senior Roadway Design Project Manager

for our

Birmingham, AL

or

Huntsville, AL

office(s). This individual will be responsible for successfully managing client relationships in conjunction with training and mentoring a team of engineers, technicians and interns. At GMC, we are about Building Communities and being committed to our team members and partners. With our team members, our work environment fosters personal growth, resourcefulness, and the ability to solve complex problems through experience, innovation, and creativity.

Foundational

Expresses a good understanding of the industry standards of the Alabama Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration

Experience with the Alabama Department of Transportation is a plus

Capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining quality control and assurance measures per GMCs standards and requirements

Traveling as dictated by projects, clients and company functions. Representing the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve.

Technical

Applies extensive diversified knowledge of the Alabama Department of Transportation

Builds client relationships and assist with specific client development using technical expertise

Responsible for accuracy of technical aspects of projects

Professional Competencies

Client and Customer Focus

Present and explain proposals, reports or findings to clients

Manage client satisfaction for assigned clients or projects

Develops projects from marketing and contract negotiations through development of scope and contract execution

Applies knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and / or unique conditions during design and construction

Team Orientation

Team leader for preparation of contract documents, reports, amendments, change orders and project modifications as projects progress

Assist with recruitment, placement of new employees as well as providing evaluation and identify professional development opportunities for technical engineering project staff

Connectivity with other technical leaders to elevate one another

Work across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge

Delegate project assignments to and mentor lesser experienced engineers

Company Perspective

Represent the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve

Reinforce GMC standards and Core Values to others

Communication

Coordinate the work of assigned team members on multiple projects

Interacts effectively with team members, clients, ALDOT, and local government officials

Communicate with, reviews work and coordinates efforts of other project team members

Provides guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters; also receives direction on unusual conditions and developments

Leadership

Responsible for financial goals, marketing plan and project / client development

Responsible for all aspects of project management- development, design, bidding and construction

Responsible for enforcement of project delivery standards including technical and procedural

Develops, approves, and conducts professional training as requested

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors degree in civil engineering or a related engineering field

Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Alabama is required

Minimum of 10 years of experience in roadway engineering

Strong knowledge of Alabama Department of Transportation guidelines, specifications, drawings and organizational structure

Strong knowledge of roadway design guidelines such as the Green Book, MUTCD and other FHWA publications

Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Experience with MicroStation Design platforms particularly Open Roads

Ability to communicate effectively with others, both written and verbal

Ability to prepare and maintain records, prepare reports, documents and correspondence related to the work

Ability to work in a team environment and manage a team

Valid drivers license as occasional travel is required, often driving to project sites located outdoors

Attention to detail and aptitude to make design decisions

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veterans

About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing schools, parks, hospitals and other commercial developments, or providing clean water, safe streets and restoring resilient environments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity and care. One of the Southeasts most comprehensive multi-disciplined firms, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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