Senior Transportation Project Manager

Ardurra is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to join our staff in Houston, TX .

Primary Duties

• Produces technical deliverables for assigned project(s) for successful delivery to clients by coordinating and implementing project planning, task planning and delegation, task oversight, engineering and design, and implementation of project controls, client communications, and managing change
• Coordinates project staff of engineers, technicians, planners as required and assigned for the project(s) to achieve successful results for the client
• Prepares technical proposals to provide professional services and assists in business development activities
• Collaborates with Leadership and Business Development Department to lead technical responses to the Request for
• Qualifications
• Plans, schedules, and / or coordinates the preparation of documents or activities for multiple projects
• Proponent for designated technical services as Service Line lead / expert.
• Visually observing and differentiating details and colors of objects; recognizing sound, tone and pitch; speaking and writing clearly and effectively;
• adjusting to interruption and changes; working in hot, cold, and noisy work areas; standing, walking and sitting for extended periods;

climbing stairs and ladders; dealing with people in tense situations, and lifting up to twenty (20) pounds. Should have a State Driver’s License and carry State mandated auto insurance.

Must have dependable transportation to attend meetings or to make field visits on a short notice. Must be willing and available to conduct or attend some evening meetings.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Ability to effectively execute and coordinate work of engineering team members / task leaders for transportation schematics and plans, specifications and estimate (PS&E) for clients such as TXDOT
• Ability to gain and maintain superior technical understanding and ability to implement new methods and technical approaches for projects, and recommend new practices or changes in emphasis for programs
• Ability to represent the organization and maintain liaison with individuals and related organizations
• Ability to mentor and develop project team technical and support members
• Strong oral and written communication skills to interact with employees, clients, customers, officials, contractors, and others
• Ability to effectively lead meetings and make presentations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or related field. Advanced Degree desirable.

Experience

10+ years, thorough knowledge of current principles and practices of engineering as related to highways and transportation.

Licensure and Certification

Professional Engineer licensure in Texas is required. Specialty Certification such as PMP desirable. Certification or ability to certify for work categories in cited TxDOT groups is required.

Why Ardurra?

While Ardurra offers competitive compensation and rich benefits programs, it is our culture that truly sets us apart from our peers.

We nurture a family-like culture, striving to create a work environment that is enjoyable, challenging and rewarding but also fun.

We are acutely focused on developing our staff, whether through our internal Ardurra Academy or through our industry-leading Leadership program.

• We have made a deliberate and focused commitment to nurture a people-centric culture where people are : valued as individuals;
• supported in their professional and career development with multiple, varied career paths; provided the tools and resources to be successful, engaged, and satisfied in their work;

and positive benefits, time-off programs, and flexibility to help maintain a healthy balance between work and home.