Transportation - Project Manager at Greenman-Pedersen Inc in Columbia, Maryland

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Job Description



GPIhas an immediate opening for a Transportation Engineer in our Columbia, MD office to help further the growth and development of GPI's transportation design presence in the region.


We are looking for an individual who is ready to work collaboratively with a multi-disciplined team of engineers in a growing office environment. GPI has numerous interesting and challenging projects involving all types of roadway, bridge, intersection, and trail designs. This position provides an excellent opportunity for personal and career growth through exposure to a wide range of design projects, working closely with highly skilled and motivated colleagues, and team-based training. Employee satisfaction is our top priority, and we are deliberate in fostering a culture where each person is valued, challenged, and engaged. Compensation is commensurate with skills and experience. Do you value a company that puts employee satisfaction and diversity at the forefront of who they are? If so,GPIwants you!



GPIis a multi-discipline engineering firm that has been providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture that is committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit:www.gpinet.com



Responsibilities:

• Deliver projects for clients such as the Maryland State Highway Administration and the Delaware Department of Transportation


• Build effective client relationships by working collaboratively with the client & multidiscipline teams.


• Prepare and complete engineering designs that are responsive to project needs.


• Complete tasks within the assigned schedule and budget.


• Develop project design criteria, calculations, details, and estimates.


• Mentor staff in the advancement of transportation design.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.


• 5+ years' experience in all aspects of Transportation Engineering preferred.


• Experience working on MDOT and/or DelDOT projects preferred


• PE licensure.


• Experience in all aspects of roadway design.


• Experience with roadway modeling software.


• Experience with MicroStation and InRoads/ORD.


• Leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration


• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language


• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members


• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)


• Able to wear and operate personal fall arresting apparatus, and work at a height of 6' or higher


• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working