RBPRSLLC is looking for candidates to fill the position of Senior Project Manager/Engineer - Transportation. On-Site position in Baton Rouge, LA. No visa sponsorships supported, no agencies please.
 

What you will be doing:

The Senior Project Manager/Civil Engineer will be responsible for providing project management and technical engineering expertise to a variety of projects ranging from moderate to major scope as well as planning, scheduling, conducting, and/or coordinating all the detailed phases of a project. This position will also oversee and direct the personnel working on the projects and monitor project performance, providing guidance and direction to assigned staff as needed. As a team member of our client, the Senior Project Manager/Civil Engineer will be part of a team that is making a positive impact on the community.  All employees can expect to work in a positive, friendly, and flexible environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Direct entire and discipline specific portion of engineering projects including direction of project team staff.
• Accountable for the development, coordination, and execution of the design activities and personnel assigned to the project.
• Plan, schedule, conduct, or coordinate detailed phases of the engineering work in either a part of a project of major scope or the total project of moderate scope.
• Perform work which involves conventional engineering practice as well as a variety of complex features such as conflicting design requirements, unsuitability of conventional materials, and difficult coordination requirements.
• Initiate and complete the correction of any conditions which may adversely affect the completion of the project on schedule and within budget.
• Prepare work plans, coordinate multi-discipline projects, monitor of schedules and budgets, attend project client and team meetings to assist with coordination and development of project requirements.
• Manage and lead the overall project including technical, financial, and client satisfaction
• Establish scope, work plan, and work schedule and ensure this is communicated to project staff and managers.
• Maintain project action plan.
• Must have a thorough understanding of the responsibilities to both the Company and the client as set forth by the contractual agreement.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and administering operational procedures, controls, and administrative systems necessary to meet contractual obligations.
• Assure conformance with contractual obligations by ensuring that specifications, drawings and other work be reviewed and approved prior to release to the client.
• Maintain effective liaison with client as needed.
• Maintain and continue to develop strong technical knowledge in the use, and application of current technologies, design techniques, procedures, regulations, materials, and specifications. Monitor trade/discipline advances and recommend training for department.
• Provide drawing detail development and prepare scalable plans and diagrams.
• Process shop drawings, respond to RFI's, prepare and edit specifications, create charts and schedules, and develop cost estimates.
• Conduct regular project review sessions with appropriate personnel to monitor the continuing progress of the project.
• Perform QA/QC procedures and enforce quality control procedures throughout project development.
• Assure compliance with corporate procedures relevant to project design and implementation. Assist with technical solutions to construction problem.
• Conduct studies and develop reports for special technical projects.
• Lead project acquisition efforts in assigned market.
• Establish and maintain critical relationships with existing and potential client decision makers.
• Use existing business contacts to develop new project opportunities.
• Put together teaming arrangements with other firms in an effort to win work.
• Participate in Go/NoGo decisions.
• Lead proposal efforts in conjunction with Business Development personnel.
• Represent Client at professional society events and conferences.

Qualifications

Experience, Technical Skills, and Attributes:

• Graduation from an ABET college or university with a bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) project management experience a plus.
• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) public outreach and environmental processes a plus.
• Thorough understanding of Civil Engineering principles, practices, and tools.
• Knowledge and experience using computer aided design and drafting software (MicroStation) a plus.
• Ability to identify and solve complex problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to be creative, analytical, detail oriented and accurate.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Occasional prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to travel to various project sites.
• Must be able to access and navigate job sites and construction areas while following safety regulations.

$130000 - $196000