Transportation Project Manager

Dewberry•Denver, CO

1d•$120,000 - $166,000

About The Position

Dewberry is currently seeking a Transportation Project Manager in our Denver, CO office to lead our strategic growth initiative within the transportation market segment. This opportunity will provide the ideal candidate with an exceptional opportunity for expedited advancement into a Department Management role and to lead ALL transportation efforts in the Colorado market. The successful candidate will possess strong market intelligence that can be leveraged for new client/project opportunities and recruiting efforts needed to grow a new department. This position will work with leadership to develop the marketing strategy, grow transportation, and work on all phases of Transportation Projects for a variety of public sector clients. The candidate will provide a critical leadership role and will initially have access to existing Dewberry clients and projects to help launch the growth initiative. Transportation projects will include horizontal and vertical road alignments, drainage systems, storm water management, utility relocations and preparation of contract documents. This position may also engage Dewberry’s California market which is the Western Region’s hub for transportation. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated individual with a strong drive to utilize existing market knowledge to assemble a production team, become the internal and external leader of the growth initiative, and ultimately, promote into a Department Manager position. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to join a team of outstanding professionals. This position offers potential for professional growth in a great working environment and the opportunity to apply the latest technology to assist our clients in solving their most challenging problems. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500+ professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century. Dewberry offers a comprehensive and very competitive package of insurance programs to regular full-time employees and their eligible dependents the first of the month following their date of hire. The insurance package includes: medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life. Additional insurances, at no cost to the employee: life (employee only), accidental death and dismemberment, business travel and accident, and short- and long-term disability are also provided. Employees pay a share of Dewberry’s premium expenses (on a pre-tax basis) for medical and dental insurance plans. Dewberry offers a wide range of other employee benefits, including: 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan, 529 College Savings Plans, Travel Assistance, Tuition Reimbursement, Flexible Spending Accounts and Supplemental Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and children. Positions within our officer program are also eligible for an annual bonus and stipend. Both vary based on level within the program and bonuses are dependent upon company performance. In addition, a host of discounted purchase programs are available to all employees.

Requirements

BS degree in Civil Engineering required
Colorado Professional Engineer (PE) License required
10+ years of experience in transportation engineering required
Experience with Civil 3D and/or MicroStation InRoads
Ability to develop and implement a strategic growth plan
Ability to work in a timely fashion to meet project budgets
Ability to communicate effectively with clients, coworkers, sub consultants, and review staff
Ability to compose technical reports, memorandums, and other written communication
Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
The successful candidate must be flexible, technologically savvy, and client focused.
The work required by the successful candidate is diverse and requires strong capabilities in Civil 3D and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

The position requires 10+ years of leadership experience in the planning and design of state and local transportation infrastructure, including but not limited to roadway design, intersections, interchanges, utilities, drainage, stormwater management, and coordination with other disciplines as necessary.
The successful candidate must be flexible, technologically savvy, and client focused.
The work required by the successful candidate is diverse and requires familiarity with state and local design standards, Civil 3D and/or AutoCAD, MicroStation/InRoads, and Microsoft Office Suite as well as experience with client and project management processes.