Asset Management & Maintenance Project Manager at TranSystems Corporation in Charlotte, North Carolina

Job Description:

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

 

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking an Asset Managment & Maintenance Project Manager to assist in the management of the Asset Management & Maintenance (AMM) Practice. This will consist of assisting in developing and executing AMM pursuit strategies. Also, the role involves the management of assigned elements of asset management projects to assure quality, compliance with the plans and contract documents, manage project personnel, subconsultants, project inspection, and contract administration under the direction of the Responsible Charge Engineer.

 

Essential Functions:

• Market TranSystems asset management & maintenance capabilities to federal, state, municipal and private sector clients.


• Manage the financial performance of each assigned project, including, monthly earnings, monthly invoicing, AR collections from assigned clients and participate in monthly project reviews with senior management.


• Ability to serve as project manager for individual project or service line; provide contract administration.


• Ability to supervise subordinate staff.


• Lead or assist with planning, designing, permitting and coordinating projects.


• Participate in preparing and managing project budgets and schedules.


• Attend and lead various meetings as needed related to asset management & maintenance projects.


• Focuses on quality and help to ensure QA/QC procedures are followed.


• Must be good communicator and possess ability to resolve problems.


• Provide subject matter expertise and technical support to project teams.


• Ability to assess and recruit staff.


• Perform performance evaluations and provide employee feedback.


• Ability to handle employee disciplinary reviews.


• Manage assigned project elements, which may involve structures, roadways, other transportation facilities and building assets.


• Analyze and interpret project plans and specifications.


• Interprets unclear contract language.


• Ability to lead pursuit phase of project, including the writing of the technical approaches.


• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.


• Operate standard office equipment (i.e., personal computer, facsimile, copy machine, etc.)

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering


• At least 10 years directly related transportation experience.


• Considerable knowledge of asset management principles, roadway and bridge operations and maintenance practices including preservation strategies; considerable knowledge of construction engineering practices related to roadways and structures, traffic engineering, construction methods and contract administration; ability to interpret plans, specifications, and contracts; ability to make sound decisions related to legal requirements, environmental considerations, material usage, internal staff, subconsultant or contractor performance, as well as safety responsibilities related to asset management and maintenance projects; and knowledge in the use of electronic data processing equipment and contract management software.


• Ability to supervise and manage employee work groups.


• Valid Drivers License.


• Prepare technical, financial, administrative, and explanatory correspondence.


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  Must be proficient in Microsoft (Word, Excel)

  
  


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  Must be a good communicator and able to resolve problems.

  
  


• Must be able to work independently and manage time wisely.


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.


• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach.


• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds daily.

 

Work Environment:

• Work in outdoor environment 25% of the time


• Moderate noise level.


• Travel via automobile on daily basis.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

 

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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