Westwood Professional Services
Sr. Project Manager - Civil Transportation Design
Westwood Professional Services, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Sr. Project Manager - Civil Transportation Design
Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.Job Locations:
US-TX-Houston
ID:
2024-6140
Category:
Transportation
2nd Category:
Civil Engineering
Position Type:
Regular
Division:
Public Infrastructure
OverviewWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our transportation service team in
Houston, Texas
as a Senior Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood's highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Our ideal candidate will have 10+ years of diverse roadway design and project management experience supporting public sector infrastructure transportation design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact and sustained growth of a transportation design team in our growing Houston, Texas office.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the design and delivery of multi-discipline projects in a profitable manner.
Supervise the work of project managers and engineers.
Assist Office Leadership with the implementation of the 3-year strategic plan.
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 and complex long-term 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, prepare qualification packages, and lead interviews.
Recruit, grow, mentor and train staff.
Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners.
Lead business development activities.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions with TxDOT and other governmental entities.
Ensure division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
Lead by example - display solid judgement, 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 successfully manage complex transportation design projects in a profitable manner.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects under the TxDOT delivery process.
Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related elements.
Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project life-cycle from preliminary studies through final design and letting.
General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services.
Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects.
Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies.
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
Ability to coach and motivate others.
Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture / conceptual.
Required Experience
BS in Civil Engineering.
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas.
10+ years of progressive experience in transportation design and project management.
This position may require travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States.
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
Join us in creating a better world.
In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Submit your CV and any additional required information after you have read this description by clicking on the application button.Job Locations:
US-TX-Houston
ID:
2024-6140
Category:
Transportation
2nd Category:
Civil Engineering
Position Type:
Regular
Division:
Public Infrastructure
OverviewWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our transportation service team in
Houston, Texas
as a Senior Project Manager. This is an opportunity to join Westwood's highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients. Our ideal candidate will have 10+ years of diverse roadway design and project management experience supporting public sector infrastructure transportation design projects. This position is responsible for complex engineering design tasks as well as marketing, business development, client contact and sustained growth of a transportation design team in our growing Houston, Texas office.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manage the design and delivery of multi-discipline projects in a profitable manner.
Supervise the work of project managers and engineers.
Assist Office Leadership with the implementation of the 3-year strategic plan.
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 and complex long-term 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, prepare qualification packages, and lead interviews.
Recruit, grow, mentor and train staff.
Build relationships internally and externally with clients and strategic partners.
Lead business development activities.
Negotiate contract terms and conditions with TxDOT and other governmental entities.
Ensure division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service.
Lead by example - display solid judgement, 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 successfully manage complex transportation design projects in a profitable manner.
Demonstrated ability to successfully manage projects under the TxDOT delivery process.
Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related elements.
Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project life-cycle from preliminary studies through final design and letting.
General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services.
Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects.
Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies.
Demonstrated ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
Ability to coach and motivate others.
Detail-oriented but also flexible enough to be big picture / conceptual.
Required Experience
BS in Civil Engineering.
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas.
10+ years of progressive experience in transportation design and project management.
This position may require travel to project sites and other Westwood offices throughout the United States.
About Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Westwood)At Westwood, our purpose is to create a better world for people through our work. We transform the energy grid, design resilient infrastructure, and develop communities that will flourish today and for future generations. With over 50 years of experience and a legacy of innovation, we stand at the forefront of our industry, dedicated to understanding the unique needs of the markets we serve.
Our approach revolves around people. We are committed to building a culture that attracts, retains, and develops high performers. Our team values relationships, innovation, dedication, initiative, and growth. We believe fostering a collaborative "One Team" mentality yields superior outcomes in everything we do.
We customize our technical capabilities and geographic reach to meet our clients where they are and help them realize their vision. We are partners in our clients' success, driving to provide solutions that make a lasting difference. Safety, sustainability, and operational excellence are not just facets of our work; they are intrinsic to our identity, guiding every decision we make.
We are deeply invested in the communities we serve. Through our projects and giving-back initiatives, we enrich the lives of those we serve, engage others within our industry, and create a lasting impact on communities around the world. To us, success transcends the completion of projects; it is reflected in the lives we have positively impacted by our work.
Join us in creating a better world.
In 2023, Zweig Group ranked Westwood nationally at #12 and #30, respectively, on its Hot Firms and Best Firms to Work for lists. Zweig also awarded Westwood two national 2nd place awards for Marketing Excellence. Westwood was recently recognized as #79 in the ENR Top 500 Firms in 2023. The firm consistently ranks on the industry's top 25 lists and receives recognition for its involvement in award-winning projects nationwide.
Westwood provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We believe that diverse backgrounds strengthen our business. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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