Transportation Engineer - Project Manager - DLZ Corporation

DLZ Corporation recognizes the importance of serving the transportation industry’s needs. DLZ performs traffic engineering services in a broad range of areas from large cities to small towns and has thorough knowledge of relevant Department of Transportation policies, programs, procedures, and standards. Our scope of work involves all phases of traffic engineering. We know the strength and growth of the nation’s economy is closely linked to the strength of our roads, highways and bridges.

DLZ Corporation is an award-winning, full-service organization, which has provided complete project management, surveying, construction administration, engineering and architectural design services for nearly 100 years. In 2016, DLZ was named Design Firm of the Year by Engineering News-Record (ENR) Midwest. In addition, DLZ is consistently ranked as one of (ENR)'s Top 150 U.S. Design Firms, a Top 100 Pure Design Firm, Top 50 Program Management Firm, Top 100 Construction Management for Fee Firm; and a Top 50 Trenchless Design Technology Firm. DLZ has also been recognized by Roads & Bridges magazine as a Top "Go-To" Design Firm for road and highway, storm water, and mass transit design.

DLZ currently has an opportunity for a Transportation Project Manager in Indianapolis, IN.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage multi-discipline Transportation engineering projects from planning and procurement through start-up and construction.
• Perform and direct others in the design of complex Transportation Civil Engineering problems.
• Assist in preliminary Transportation business development efforts.
• Review proposed contracts to determine significant parameters, time schedules and mileposts and define the major task areas.
• Resolve problems and coordinate the final turnover of the project to the client, as the primary contact with the client throughout the entire project.
• Direct the planning and development of the project scope, procedures, and budget.
• Ensure contractual commitments are met and the work is being performed according to the client's instructions.
• Maintain effective relationships with members of all divisions and departments responsible for performing services in connection with the project.
• Control and/or review all project forecasts, schedules, cost estimates and reports.  Responsible for quality control over the complete project; maintain project files.
• Monitor fees and budgets; report problems to the appropriate Department and Division Managers.
• Conduct client meetings to review progress and discuss construction and engineering changes to project.  
• Review and address health & safety concerns on projects assigned. 
• Work with the accounting department to keep billings and receipts current and accurate.
• Be actively involved in civic and professional activities, societies and organizations.       
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering
• 10 - 15 years' experience in Roadway / Transportation design
• Professional Engineer (PE) Registration required, must be registered in the state of Indiana or be able to obtain registration within 6 months of start date.
• Must be proficient with Microstation and InRoads and/or AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
• Experience with INDOT projects and LPA Federal Aid projects required.
• Ability to visit and safely traverse construction and project sites and complying with all applicable safety codes and requirements.