Engineering Manager, Transportation

Westwood Professional Services Inc•Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join our team in Baton Rouge, LA, as an Engineering Manager, Transportation. This is a leadership role that involves strategic planning, team development, management, innovation, and collaboration to enhance our market presence and technical excellence. You will manage LA DOT projects, including transportation, sewer, and drainage design. This is an opportunity to join Westwood’s highly experienced and dynamic team dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients and building the future of Transportation.

Requirements

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 manage design projects in a profitable manner
Understanding of alternative delivery methods
Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services
Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff.
Ability to coach and motivate others
BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in the state of Louisiana (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
8+ years of progressive experience in roadway design consultant coordination and review, roadway drainage, and sewer systems.
This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices as needed

Responsibilities

Maintain ongoing client relationships, pursue new professional connections, and seek new project opportunities with new and current clients.
Be required to prepare technical sections of project proposals and participate in interview presentations.
Be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling project team activities, including but not limited to; reviewing and/or supervising technical aspects of work as well as defining the project scope, budget and schedule.
Have primary responsibility for quality control and be the primary client contact for each project.
Be responsible for setting goals, evaluating staff performance, and serving as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff members.
Be required to coordinate staff resources with other PM’s and Principals throughout the company.
Participate in contract negotiations, approve client billing, and secure contract amendments for changes to scope and fees.
Be expected to meet or exceed group and individual performance goals.
Communicate project requirements to all team members.
Commit resources of the firm issuing start and stop orders relating to the project progress and clients directives within contract requirements.
Provide input to group Principal regarding hiring, lay-offs and promotion of immediate staff.