Transportation Lead/Senior Project Manager at TranSystems Corporation in Charleston, West Virginia

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’ office has an immediate opening for a Transportation Lead/Senior Project Manager in Charleston, West Virginia. Candidates will be responsible to continue to establish and grow the TranSystems brand; developing strong relationships with WVDOH, local entities, and the consultant community.  Candidates will function as a Project Manager and/or Task Manager on projects with WVDOH and will be responsible to lead a team of bridge engineers and designers in completing the structural design, rehabilitation, and inspection of bridges along with the preparation of load ratings, construction documents, specifications, and estimates.  Additionally, responsibilities will be to provide quality control for local, regional, and national bridge inspection projects as part of our National Bridge Practice.  Applicants must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and must be able to work well in a team environment.  Assignments may involve travel within the continental United States.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

• Provide direction and oversight of significant inspection projects within the State of West Virginia, and potentially in other geographies within the region.


• Along with regional leadership, determine pursuit strategy for projects specifically with WVDOH, and lead a team in the preparation of Letters of Qualification, project interviews, etc.


• Assist the National Bridge Practice with the development of pursuit strategy and execution thereof for bridge inspection projects on a regional and national scale.


• Bridge inspection assignments as an inspection Team Leader or Team Member and prepare bridge inspection reports documenting inspection findings.


• Prepare or preferably direct structure design assignments involving the development of calculations, contract plans preparation and specifications, requiring quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets and schedules.


• Prepare or preferably direct development of letters, technical reports, sketches, tables, and other documents required for design submissions.


• Ensure project delivery is compliant with quality control procedures and standards and with client and company specific guidelines, as well as on time and within budget.


• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.


• Provide the leadership and energy necessary to motivate the project team to achieve established goals and exceed the client’s expectations.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering with an emphasis in structures from an ABET-accredited university or college


• 15+ years of design/management experience in structural bridge engineering assignments


• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer in West Virginia


• Established working relationships with WVDOH and other state agencies, and a thorough knowledge and understanding of their policies and guidelines


• Team oriented engineer and strong communicator with ability to work concurrently within multiple project demands and transitioning priorities


• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)


• Valid Driver’s License


• 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.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Experienced Project Manager and/or Task Manager


• Involvement in professional societies and/or organizations within the transportation industry


• Experience with the preparation of Letters of Qualification, Technical and Price Proposals


• Completion of the following: NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (FHWA-NHI-130055 and associated refreshers/NSTM training

Featured Benefits: 

• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.


• 401(k) company match


• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.


• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.


• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

Gannett Fleming 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. Gannett Fleming 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: Gannett Fleming TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a Gannett Fleming 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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