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Engineer Project Manager, Transportation Design at Woolpert
Cincinnati, OH; Cleveland, OH; Columbus, OH; Dayton, OHFull-timeTransportation DeliveryPosted about 1 month ago
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<div class="content-intro"><p><strong>We seek to move the world forward through innovative thinking.</strong></p>
<p>Woolpert is an award-winning, global leader in architecture, engineering, and geospatial services. We blend design excellence with cutting-edge technology to deliver exceptional client value. Our team is passionate about their work and committed to building the next generation of industry leaders, and as a certified Great Place to Work<a href="https://woolpert.com/about-us/culture/">®</a>, Woolpert embraces progress and innovation to create limitless opportunities for career growth.</p></div><p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Position Overview</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Woolpert is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing Transportation Practice in Ohio (offices in Dayton, Cincinnati, Cleveland, and Columbus). Project Manager will primarily lead the execution of projects from proposal through detailed design. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated with a strong technical background to guide staff through projects. The Project Manager may also serve as a subject matter expert in support of other projects across the country and around the world. There is potential for upward mobility within our rapidly growing Transportation Practice.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-teams="true">We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already possess work authorization in the country the job is located.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" data-teams="true"><em><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $5,000, based on experience and role alignment. Bonus eligibility is contingent upon 12 months of service and must be repaid if the employee leaves the company within one year of hire.</span></em></span></p>
<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Will Do:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Lead project teams through the development of preliminary engineering, detailed design, and quantification of transportation projects.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Ensure deliverables and quality standards are met in accordance with the agreed scope, schedule, and budget.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Manage and support internal and client cross-functional teams.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Leverage existing relationships and new client and consultant relationships in the pursuit of new work.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Actively participate in professional societies, organizations, and conferences by serving on boards, presenting at luncheons or conferences.</span></li>
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<p><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What You Will Bring:</strong></span></p>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Active PE License in Ohio and Texas.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Ability and willingness to obtain PE licensure in other states through comity.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">15 or more years of experience in transportation design (strong preference for bridge experience).</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Must be able to travel 5-10% to client sites.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Knowledge of ODOT Project Development Process, construction documentation & administration and knowledge in state, local municipalities design process is a plus.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Software Experience Includes: MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer, Finite Element software (examples include LARSA, MIDAS Civil, SAP2000, Staad-Pro, MDX), Merlin-Dash, Bentley OpenBridge Suite, HEC-RAS, and MS Office</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment; offer constructive feedback and direction to support goals.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt;">Interest in unique challenges requiring creative solutions.</span></li>
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<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Benefits You Will Love</strong></span></p>
<p><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest-growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial companies in the world. With over 75 offices and countless projects around the globe, you’ll work on meaningful assignments that improve quality of life around the world. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:</span></p>
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<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Freedom to Work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Flexible paid time off/vacation: Take time off when it makes sense for you and your team.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.</span></li>
<li style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: verdana, geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Paid sick time, retirement plan, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more!</span></li>
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<p> </p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p>Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.</p></div><div class="title">Pay Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$118,200</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$147,800 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p><strong>Find out more about what Woolpert has to offer here: <a href="http://woolpert.com/about-us/">http://woolpert.com/about-us/</a></strong></p>
<p><strong>Woolpert is an equal-opportunity employer.</strong> Woolpert is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. We recruit, train, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. You may view more about EEO on our website: <a href="https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf">Equal-Employment-Opportunity-The-Law.pdf</a> and <a href="https://woolpert.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/EEO-is-the-Law-Supplement.pdf">EEO is the Law Poster Supplement</a>.</p>
<p>Applicants who require an accommodation throughout the application and interview process should request this in advance by contacting <u><a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>.</u></p>
<p>If you need to reschedule or cancel your interview, please reach out to your recruiter by contacting <a href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a>. </p>
<p><strong><em>To all agencies: </em></strong><em>Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Woolpert or any of our subsidiaries about this requisition. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Woolpert via email, the internet, or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Woolpert, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Woolpert's Talent Acquisition Team for this requisition and a valid agreement is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of Woolpert's applicant process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.</em></p></div>
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