Civil Engineering, Architecture, Consulting

Roadway/Transportation Project Manager

Asheville, NCOnsiteFull TimePosted 13 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

project objectives
planning
scope
schedule
budget
team coordination
stakeholder communication
risk management
resource management
quality assurance

Nice to have

multidisciplinary engineering
architecture
information technology

Role summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson (JMT), a 100% employee-owned multidisciplinary engineering consulting firm, seeks a Project Manager for its Roadway/Transportation division. The role involves full project lifecycle management, including planning, scope, schedule, budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource allocation, quality assurance, and reporting. Responsibilities include managing subconsultants, developing project plans, monitoring progress, mitigating risks, client relationship building, financial oversight, and leading project teams through coaching and performance management. The position requires strong leadership and project execution skills within the transportation sector.

Job Description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee-owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

Position Summary: Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including; planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Manages project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
Collaborates with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk adverse project scope and fee
Develop project specific project plans, Project Management Plans/quality management plan
Create and maintain project schedules
Manage subconsultants
Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigate risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders
Participate in office’s project financial status meetings
Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project
Prepare progress reports and review invoices
Develop and lead in project status and presentations
Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process including, SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews
Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality outcome
Providing coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to acknowledge achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned
Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

Perform other related duties as assigned

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