Senior Project Manager - TranSystems Corporation

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day: All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers -Driven to Serve. 

Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager - Planning & Environmental with an entrepreneurial spirit, creating a vision for growth in their personal practice while contributing to the growth of the Transportation practice within TranSystems. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for all aspects of Transportation projects. This key position will be responsible for managing a wide variety of projects ranging from roadway design, hydraulics design, stormwater design, NEPA/SEPA projects, and public involvement. In addition, this position will be responsible for team management, coordination of tasks, scheduling, and financial management of projects.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Meet and develop relationships with established and potential clients.
• Independently performs complex tasks using advanced design techniques consulting with Engineers and/or Planners on problems.
• Serve as the Project Planner and/or Project Manager for transportation projects
• Reviews and evaluates environmental impact reports applying to specified public planning projects and programs;
• Performs environmental, transportation and planning/socioeconomic research; gather, develop and analyze a variety of data; present data in tables and, prepare maps and graphics using a variety of Geographic Information System (GIS) data;
• Prepare Environmental Impact Statements (EISs), Environmental Assessments(EAs), Categorical exclusions(CEs), MCDCs, and other reports, plans and technical studies associated with the NEPA/SEPA practice for projects predominantly in the transportation field;
• Some travel for field work or public meeting is required;
• May be required to make professional presentations to client or agency representatives;
• Identifies new markets and clients;
• Extensive experience managing client contacts and relationships with public and private sector clients;
• Business Development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, schedules, and budgets for projected work; and
• Prepare 401/404/CAMA permitting drawings and assist with permit applications
• Read and interpret environmental studies, assessments and other technical reports as needed.
• Assist and prepare schedules using MS Project
• May be required to make professional presentations to client or agency representatives.
• Experience managing client contacts and relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Business development and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work
• Assist with and participate in the development of the work plan; assign work activities, projects, and programs; monitor workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures
• Work closely with the Roadway, Planning, Survey, Water Resources, Traffic, and Environmental Department Manager to plan, organize, and direct project related activities related to transportation planning and design projects.
• Assist in the preparation of project budgets; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; administer approved budget; monitor and control expenses.

What you bring to our firm:

• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from a 4-5 year ABET-accredited planning, engineering school or university program.  A Master’s degree is a plus;
• A PE or AICP or ENV certification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience preparing plans in accordance with NCDOT standards and guidance principles, or other similar state DOT guidelines.
• 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.

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

• Current valid NC Driver’s License
• NCDOT or similar state DOT experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, and GIS Software
• Must be highly detail oriented and possess excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks as assigned.
• Must communicate well with others.
• Must be able to work independently and manage time wisely.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Access to company vehicle provided for inspection work.
  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.

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.