Sr. Project Manager - Transportation

Barge Design Solutions, Inc. is seeking an experienced and talented Project Manager to join our State Department of Transportation Client Center and lead significant growth of our Tennessee practice. In this role, you will provide direction and leadership to our Tennessee-based transportation team in support of Barge’s strategic priority to grow its current portfolio of services and clients in Tennessee. This is a career opportunity that encompasses growing, leading, and mentoring our local practice, with additional opportunities to support complementary initiatives across our firm’s geography.

This position will partner closely with the Director of Projects to achieve the desired performance metrics for quality delivery, profitability, and growth. Responsibilities: Support development and execution of the State DOT Client Center’s business plan that aligns with the firm’s strategic plan and annual performance objectives. Collaborate with the Director of Projects, Client Service Leaders (CSLs), and Marketing for the development and execution of client marketing plans, pursuit strategies, teaming agreements, proposals, and interviews.

Effectively perform project management functions including but not limited to: Developing proposals and negotiating contracts. Developing and monitoring project schedules, budgets, billing, and collections. Providing technical oversight of projects to adhere to Barge’s Quality Program.

Facilitating external and internal meetings during all project phases; and managing changes in scope and/or level of effort over the life of projects Develop conceptual design solutions in response to client goals and objectives. Collaborate with technical discipline leaders to develop reports, designs, plans, and/or specifications for projects. Provide direction and supervision to assigned staff to ensure effective management of workload, performance, and professional development.

Work with the Director of Projects to ensure that key skillsets and capabilities are in place to support current operational needs. Collaborate with other departments to allocate resources on a firmwide basis and to share talent and work across the firm. Perform other duties as assigned.