Senior Project Manager - Transportation

The OpportunityUlteig has an opportunity to hire a Senior Project Manager to work specifically with transportation projects for the various states' Department of Transportation offices, ideally TXDOT, CDOT, SDDOT, or NDDOT. The candidate will develop client relationships and play an active role in business development for the Civil Department. You will play an important role in the growth of our Civil Transportation Department. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the successful initiation, planning, execution, control, and close-out of complex, civil engineering projects in the Transportation market. The desired candidate must have exceptional leadership skills and possess the ability to successfully navigate through and resolve complex and oftentimes multi-functional challenges associated with large projects. Additionally, this position will work closely with the civil transportation team members and leadership while providing mentorship and training to junior staff. Qualified candidates can work from any Ulteig office location. Remote locations will be considered.What You'll DoProvide strategic project management leadership for multiple projects of varying size and complexityDevelop and maintain client relationships and participate in proposal developmentResponsible for the overall management and execution of the projects' scopes, schedules, and costsManage and lead a collaborative project team to ensure each key functional project discipline is meeting the planned project scope, schedule, and costCollaborate with Technical Manager(s) regarding mentoring, training, and skillsetsWork with Project Technical Leaders to lead meetings between the project team and clientsPoint person for contract negotiation and managementDevelop, update, and manage the project execution plansCoordinate communication and provide status updates to stakeholders as requiredAssess project risk and proactively develop mitigation plansProactively manage project requests for information and action itemsWork collaboratively with the Project Controls team to ensure project schedules and costs are managed and tracked to planResponsible for coordinating projects through all internal and external processesEnsure availability or seek out adequate resources to support the projectsProficient in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations to support project scope, schedule, and cost objectivesEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of workDemonstrates excellent leadership, verbal/written communications, time management, interpersonal and organizational skillsConsistently produces results that meet goals, has high work standards, and understands the business environment and processesAchieves results by problem solving, setting priorities, and organizationMaintains customer focus to meet or exceed expectations and represents Ulteig professionally and courteouslyBuild and maintain positive relationships with clientsStrives for individual excellence by seeking challenges and self-development, demonstrating high levels of expertise, and showing commitment, self-confidence, and integrityWhat We Expect from YouBachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or relevant field required, Master's degree preferredProfessional Engineering licensure requiredPMP Certification preferredCombination of 20+ years of DOT design and project management experience preferredDemonstrate the ability to independently be organized and work on multiple projects and meet deadlines by setting prioritiesDemonstrated experience with successful project deliveryExcellent communication, leadership, planning, and mentoring skillsMust be able to prepare clear and concise status updates and reports as requiredSuperior interpersonal and organizational skillsMust be willing to travelMust have permanent authorization to work in the USPass pre-employment substance abuse screening and background checkAs you consider applying for a position at Ulteig, we encourage you to think outside the box - because we do! You might not meet 100% of the skills listed in a description, but we are committed to hiring people with exceptional talent, ability and potential, and then creating an environment where they can become the best versions of themselves. We don't want to miss out on the possibility of speaking with the next outstanding Ulteig team member, so please apply if you think this role is a great match for your unique skills and strengths. And, yes, relevant military experience is absolutely considered for transitioning service members.What You Can Expect from UlteigUlteig is a purpose-driven organization that has built a culture focused on people - both our clients and our employees - for over 80 years. Working at Ulteig is more than a job, opening opportunities to make an impact by creating and solving for a sustainable future. We recognize our success relies heavily on the dedication and focus of our workforce; this is why we make investing in our employees a top priority. We prioritize flexibility and staying connected to meet your needs and help you achieve your goals. We value your unique perspective, respect your individuality and celebrate your contributions. At Ulteig, we take our own success and the success of our clients personally.We offer our team members:Flexible WorkplaceEmployee OwnershipCompetitive PayComprehensive Benefits PackageCollaborative EnvironmentInnovative CultureOur vision is to be the most trusted partners transforming our world's critical infrastructure. Ulteig connects people and resources to develop compelling, integrated solutions across multiple Lifeline Sectors, including Power, Renewables, Transportation, and Water. Ulteig is a trusted partner in engineering North America's essential infrastructure and leverages its expertise with a wide range of public and private clients.At Ulteig, we care deeply about our team, listening to their needs and ensuring they have the tools necessary to be productive whether they choose to work remotely, hybrid, or in office. Regardless of where you work, you are empowered to build a workday that best suits your strengths. We strive to ensure a balance and separation between home and work life. We support a flexible working schedule so employees are able to focus on what's important to them.If you would like to be a part of a company that empowers their employees, apply today!Ulteig is a Drug-Free WorkplaceACHIEVE | GROW | COLLABORATEAdditional Opportunity Details:Target Base Compensation Range for this role is $125,400 - $169,600* Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your job-specific skills, education, training, job location, number of years of experience related to this role and comparison to other employees already in this roleThis position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will continue to be posted for an average of 60 days until a qualified applicant is selected or the position has been cancelled.Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies: to protect the interests of all parties, Ulteig Engineers, Inc., will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate or an approved vendor that has a written and signed agreement in place with Ulteig. Please do not contact or forward resumes to our company employees or locations. Any unsolicited resumes will be considered Ulteig property. Ulteig is not responsible for any charges or fees related to unsolicited resumes.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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