Transportation Project Manager (Senior Level)

Why DOWL?

DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you're valued. We support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Transportation Planning and Design

Join our dynamic team of transportation planners and designers dedicated to creating innovative, practical solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and accessibility. Collaborating closely with our traffic engineers, you'll help develop and implement roadway improvements that solve immediate traffic challenges while supporting long-term community goals. If you're passionate about shaping smarter, safer transportation systems, we'd love you to be a part of our team!

Summary

DOWL is seeking an experienced and self-driven Project Manager 2 to independently lead and deliver large, complex, and multidisciplinary projects that are high-quality, profitable, and client-focused. This role is perfect for a technically proficient professional with a broad background across disciplines, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to quickly grasp and act on complex technical information while also guiding others to do the same. As a Project Manager 2, you'll be responsible for both business development and project execution, combining strategic thinking with hands-on leadership. You'll shape successful marketing strategies, manage project delivery from start to finish, and build long-lasting client relationships. In addition to leading teams, you'll mentor junior staff and foster collaboration, all while maintaining a "seller-doer" mindset that drives results.

With minimal oversight, you're expected to demonstrate sound judgment, a strong work ethic, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to continuous learning. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to make a lasting contribution to DOWL's success.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) - Proficient
• Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, Bluebeam - Proficient

Technical Expertise

• Demonstrates advanced use of technical fundamentals and judgement
• Leads the project team towards the most appropriate technical solutions
• Provides quality control and/or senior review of technical drawings and documents
• May prepare technical documents as necessary

Teamwork, Communication, and Leadership

Demonstrates excellent communication and collaboration skills. Interact with clients, teaming partners, and contractors resulting in client loyalty. Take responsibility for personal and team results and proactively seeks to mentor others.

Project Schedule and Delivery

Strategizes and develops project schedules that balance client needs and internal capacity. Leads the team to the on-time submittal of technical work products and deliverables. Leads internal and external project meetings that lead to project success. Coordinates with resource managers to ensure adequate staffing is assigned to projects.

Understanding Scope and Budget

Demonstrates advanced proficiency preparing scope of work and fee breakdowns that result in financial success for the firm. Monitors project metrics and takes appropriate action to make adjustments as needed. Identifies project changes (e.g., scope, schedule, budget, project team, client team) quickly and obtains contract amendments or conducts other change management activities as needed. Mentor others on above.

Business Development, Marketing, and Industry Standards

Leads business development and marketing efforts by meeting with clients and teaming partners, identifying leads for future work, identifying which leads are the best to pursue, positioning the firm to win those projects, and collaborating with others to successfully propose and win. Accountable for winning work for the firm.

Client Interaction

Frequent, direct communications with clients and teaming partners during project meetings, industry conferences, and other events. Serves as a company ambassador that fosters client satisfaction and loyalty.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Provides marketing, management, and leadership for multiple large, complex projects. Leads the development of scope, schedule and budget and may review same for other project managers. Responsible for project quality, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes of assigned projects.

Supervisory Duties

May be a supervisor:

• Oversees team operations and the daily workflow of the team
• Organizes workflow and ensures that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
• Recruits and hires new employees
• Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff
• Communicates information from leadership to employees and vice versa
• Monitors employee productivity and provides constructive feedback and coaching
• Sets goals for performance and deadlines in ways that comply with company's plans and vision and communicates them to employees
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations
• Decides on reward and promotion based on performance
• Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Years of experience required: 10 years (5 years as a PM)
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: 9 years (5 years as a PM)

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• PE, PMP, or equivalent required (depending on discipline)
• DOWL PM certification required
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.