Transportation Roadway Department Manager - Actalent : Job Details

Job Title: Transportation Roadway Department ManagerJob DescriptionThis position offers exciting challenges and opportunities to grow the Utah program while managing all activities related to project scope, schedule, cost, quality, communications, and resources. The role involves mentoring new staff engineers, assisting in transportation market business development, and participating in professional organizations and technical committees.Responsibilities

• Build, develop, mentor, and grow an experienced and passionate team of project managers, transportation engineers, and engineering interns to grow the firm's Utah transportation market.
• Lead, direct, and mentor transportation team members on projects, including plan development for a comprehensive range of transportation design projects such as horizontal and vertical geometry, cross sections, earthwork modeling, 3D roadway modeling, quantities calculations, construction specifications, and utility coordination.
• Determine staffing requirements and make recommendations for hiring team members.
• Work with leadership to develop and implement strategic growth strategies.
• Develop marketing strategies and proposal writing for transportation project opportunities.
• Participate in project scoping, fee estimating, proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations.
• Provide department status, performance, and forecasts to the Group Manager on a regular basis.
• Coordinate project priorities and staff member assignments to meet project deadlines and client needs.
• Participate in goal setting and goal achievement process for direct reports.
• Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates, environmental studies, and designs for projects.
• Perform QA/QC activities on office projects and adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control.
• Review department projects after award to collaborate on work procedures/sequences and develop schedules, budgets, staffing, sub-consultant involvement, and progress billings.
• Oversee and/or manage department projects.
• Meet with client management as necessary during the term of a project to resolve issues and obtain approvals at the project's completion.

Essential Skills

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least 12 years of roadway design or relevant experience.
• At least 5 years of experience at the Project Manager level.
• Transportation design project management experience.
• Utah Professional Engineer (PE) license, or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proven leadership, communication, mentoring, and client liaison skills.
• Demonstrated capabilities and success in managing medium to large-disciplined projects, multi-office projects, and/or multiple projects.
• Experience preparing technical approaches and work plans to support RFQ and technical proposals.
• Business acumen including negotiation skills.
• Established relations with key clients including Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), counties, and municipalities.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Civil engineering
• Microstation
• Roadway design
• Civil 3D
• Transportation
• OpenRoads
• CAD
• Civil design
• Roadway

Work EnvironmentThis position follows a hybrid work schedule with two days in the office and three days working remotely. The company has a values-based and purpose-driven culture, recognized for its commitment and passion to make a difference. The company offers outstanding compensation and benefits, and promotes a healthy work-life balance.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $62.50 - $72.12•Medical, dental & vision•Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital•401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available•Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)•Short and long-term disability•Health Spending Account (HSA)•Transportation benefits•Employee Assistance Program•Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Midvale,UT.Application DeadlineThis position will be accepting applications until Dec 21, 2024.About Actalent Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] for other accommodation options.