Senior Project Manager - Transportation Market

We are a creative team of architecture, engineering and design professionals who serve both public and private sector clients. Together, we share one Core Purpose: To plan, design, and consult to create healthy and thriving communities. Our offices are full of genuine, fun, and down-to-earth people who believe in fostering an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Loving where you work, who you're working with, and what you're working on is important to us, which is why we put our people first-they're at the heart of everything we do. From professional growth and development support and opportunities to give back to your community, to flexible work schedules and competitive benefits, we have a genuine interest in the whole you. So, if you're just as passionate about what you do as we are, then we'd love to hear from you!


Our transportation and utility services professionals offer practical, forward-thinking expertise in a wide range of practice areas, including active transportation, bridge design, roadway design and traffic engineering, intelligent transportation systems, utility and broadband services, grant writing, program management and so much more! From interstates and intersections to bridges and bike paths, we invite you to join us in designing transportation systems that connect us to the people and places we care about most.


We are seeking a highly motivated Senior TSM&O Project Manager to provide oversite and guidance for client traffic incident management services and operation programs. This person will interact with clients in a leadership role including leading and attending appropriate meetings and other necessary duties. May involve developing status updates and monthly reporting, both internal and external.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and assist managing client transportation management programs.
• Organize and lead statewide strategic Traffic Incident Management (TIM) activities such as delivering SHRP2 and/or other first responder training, leading coordination activities between client and stakeholders (at a statewide and regional level), and supporting the maintenance of TIM strategic and training plans.
• Directs project teams and client compliance with contract terms, memorandums of understandings, performance metric expectations, and contractual commitments.
• Monitors reports and schedules to ensure appropriate actions are communicated to the project teams and clients.
• Collects and analyzes data and performance metrics; prepares reports and makes program enhancement recommendations; and acts proactively to improve safety outcomes and program performance statewide.
• Oversee the coordination and work projects of TIM analysts, engineers, and other resources to ensure continuity of operations when stationed resources are limited.
• Review current and planned projects
• Coordinate software installation and configuration
• Coordinate with state and local agency traffic operations staff
• Coordinate with event management and first responder personnel
• Oversee the development of traffic engineering studies
• Reporting of operational performance measures and program level metrics
• Asset management of client infrastructure and support activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in field(s) of practice with 15 years of experience. This level may be achieved with 20 years' experience in law enforcement, incident management, fire services, and/or emergency response
• Contract management and staff management experience.
• GDOT project experience is a must.
• Advanced knowledge and skill in technical writing and producing technical reports.
• Skill in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel.
• Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Ability to demonstrate strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to build and maintain excellent interpersonal relationships.
• May be required to support client with project activities outside of normal business hours.

Gresham Smith is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate. Everyone is invited to apply!


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