Transportation Project Manager

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Summary

HR Green is seeking a passionate Project Manager to join our thriving Transportation practice in Saint Paul!  You'll lead the charge in delivering exceptional client service, guiding projects from start to finish while ensuring they meet all schedule, scope, and profitability goals. Leverage your technical expertise to oversee top-quality deliverables and champion client success through clear communication and relationship building. This role goes beyond project management - you'll contribute to business development and foster a collaborative work environment. We seek candidates with proven experience in transportation project management, strong engineering principles, and excellent communication skills.   Thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize effectively.  Join HR Green and make a real impact on critical infrastructure projects, while enjoying a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to build a fulfilling career with a supportive team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

 Project Management

• Project Planning & Management: Develops project scope, budgets, and schedules. Assigns tasks and manages resources (including team members and subcontractors) to ensure project completion within budget and timeline. Coordinates project activities and conducts meetings to track progress and address any issues.
• Client Communication & Leadership: Acts as the primary contact point for assigned clients, maintaining clear communication and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Leads project teams by delegating tasks, providing guidance, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Quality Assurance: Oversees the implementation of quality control (QC) procedures at all project stages. Ensures adherence to company standards, including quality assurance (QA) specifications and Computer-Aided Design (CADD) guidelines.
• Performance Evaluation: Contributes to mid-year and year-end performance reviews by documenting the contributions of project team members. May directly supervise project staff, providing feedback and addressing performance concerns.

 Business Development

• Supports Marketing & Business Development: Provides input on marketing plans and client strategies. Maintains accurate records of marketing activities for individual clients. Identifies potential project opportunities and provides insights for "Go/No Go" decisions.
• Leads Proposal Development & Client Presentations: Directs the preparation of proposals and interview processes. Presents HR Green's qualifications and project experience to clients. May lead client presentations and interview teams.
• Expands Service Portfolio: Cross-markets other relevant HR Green services to existing clients.

 Communications

• Manages Project Financials: Ensures timely invoicing and collection of project fees.
• Leads & Develops Project Teams: Collaborates with regional leadership to recognize and reward team member performance. Proactively identifies areas for improvement and develops strategies to strengthen the team.
• Client & Business Development: Maintains client relationships and collaborates with the regional team to market HR Green services. Works alongside the Client Service Manager (where applicable) to ensure effective client communication.
• Ensures Effective Communication: Manages project correspondence, ensuring clarity and adherence to established communication protocols with all stakeholders (client, contractors, subcontractors, and team members).

 Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• Proven Expertise: Minimum of 10 years of experience in highway roadway design or traffic engineering, with a demonstrated ability to manage complex projects.
• Project Management Skills: Proficient in project accounting, scheduling, and budgeting to ensure successful delivery of multiple projects simultaneously.
• Leadership & Technical Supervision: Experience in marketing, client development, and overseeing the technical work of others.
• Technical Proficiency: Working knowledge of industry-standard software for design, analysis, and project management.
• Professional Engineering (PE) License in Minnesota 

Benefits

Not only does HR Green provide you with a place to grow, thrive, and enjoy your work, but we are also dedicated to delivering a comprehensive and multi-faceted benefits package. Visit our website for detailed total rewards information. 

https://www.hrgreen.com/careers/benefits/ 

Compensation Range 

$109,000.00 - $171,800.00 

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in accordance with the Minnesota Omnibus Labor and Industry Policy Bill Article 7 Section 2. The final agreed-upon compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, skills, prior work experience, competencies, and geographic work location. The total annual compensation package may consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate, after a qualifying period, in our performance and discretionary incentive bonus program(s).

HR Green is proud to be an affirmative action/ equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.