Overview
Project Manager - Transportation - Austin, TX
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc . is seeking a Project Manager to join our Transportation team in our Austin, TX office.
Experience with managing projects including, but not limited to, transportation, water, wastewater, stormwater, drainage and road infrastructure is preferred.
Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage the design and delivery of projects in a profitable manner
- Oversee the technical aspects of various projects
- Supervise the work of engineers and / or technical support personnel assigned to the project
- Develop project work plans and budget projections and effectively deploy resources
- Review, interpret and act on business metrics including utilization, backlog, work in process and account receivables
- Prepare, maintain and coordinate schedules of multiple concurrent projects
- Develop and track milestones to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
- Complete monthly project accounting and invoicing
- Implement and maintain QA / QC procedures
- Participate in contract bidding, provide limited observation during construction, review submittals and RFIs
- Resolve design conflicts and field construction issues
- Represent clients and firm in meetings with governmental agencies
- Write proposals and participate and / or lead interviews
- Grow, mentor and train staff
- Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners
- Lead business development activities
- Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
- Lead by example display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
Required Skills
- Outgoing, friendly, approachable
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
- Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to manage projects in a profitable manner
- Understanding of alternative delivery methods
- Extensive knowledge of conveyance, treatment and storage designs.
Required Experience
- BS in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
- 5-7 years as a Project Engineer (or equivalent)
30+ days ago