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We make our mark designing and delivering our world-class solutions, so we invest deeply in supporting and developing our team. We reward integrity and commitment, and when we do well, you do well. Our employees have the freedom to innovate, unlimited growth, a voice that matters, a lifestyle that works, and skin in the game. Achievements are shared and celebrated. As a team, we are motivated to better ourselves, each other, and the world around us.\nTHE COMPANY\nKCI Technologies, Inc. is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. KCI is recognized as an industry leader, employing cutting-edge technologies, management practices and strategic growth initiatives. Employee ownership fosters an entrepreneurial spirit, encourages technical expertise, and shapes strategic planning.\nKCI is currently ranked #50 on Engineering News-Record’s list of the Top 500 design firms in the nation.\nKCI BENEFITS INFORMATION\nWe offer a competitive compensation package, family friendly benefits, a collaborative working environment, and the training, mentoring and resources you need to advance in your career.\nWe understand that you have choices, and we know that together we will make a great team!\nKCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive staff, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, and individuals with disabilities to apply.\nKCI Technologies, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.\nDuties, Responsibilities & Other\nThe Senior Transportation Project Manager is the highest level in KCI’s Project Management career path in our Transportation Practice. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading large-scale, complex transportation projects or multi-project transportation programs. This role provides strategic oversight across a portfolio of roadway or multimodal infrastructure projects, ensuring they align with client goals, regulatory requirements, and technical standards. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience leading projects in the San Antonio Metropolitan area. Primary clients will include TxDOT (statewide projects), City of San Antonio, Bexar and surrounding counties/local agencies. In addition, assignments could include projects for the Houston and Rio Grande Valley regions of Texas.\nThe key responsibilities of this role include:\nProject Management Leadership and Execution:\nManage all aspects of the project(s), including technical staff, subcontractors, and suppliers, to ensure timely and successful project completion.\nDevelop and communicate the Project Management Plan for the project, outlining project objectives, scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, and safety protocols.\nUnder general direction, from the Practice Leader, serves as the lead designer or engineer of record for complex or major highway design and arterial projects\nEffectively manage the project scope, ensuring alignment with client expectations and project requirements.\nMaintain project schedules, proactively identifying and addressing potential delays or conflicts to minimize impact on project timelines.\nDefine and refine requirements through a project lifecycle.\nMonitor project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost-control measures as needed to ensure projects remain within budgetary constraints.\nUphold high-quality standards throughout project execution, overseeing quality control processes and ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.\nEmploys strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage shifting priorities, demands and timelines.\nServe as the primary point of contact for the client, maintaining open communication and addressing client concerns or inquiries in a timely and professional manner.\nCollaborate closely with internal stakeholders and project team members to drive project success and foster a collaborative working environment.\nIdentifying and mitigating risks for project(s) and project team(s).\nKnowledge and experience with different project delivery methods and how to deliver successfully.\nTraining, Development, and Compliance:\nMentors Project Managers and coordinates with engineers, planners, contractors, and government agencies to deliver cohesive, cost-effective, and timely transportation solutions\nComply with all KCI policies and procedures.\nEnsure projects fulfill Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.\nProvide input to develop project-specific safety plans and implement project safety plans to ensure compliance with all Federal, state, and local laws, guidelines, safety rules and regulations.\nDevelop staff including identifying training opportunities, strengths and weaknesses and work with Practice Leader to develop the action plan to add\nFinancial Management and Reporting:\nResponsible for negotiating contract terms, scope and fees with a client/subconsultant.\nResponsible for developing project schedules from inception to completion. Should be able to recognize areas where tasks can be done concurrently to optimize schedule.\nDevelop contracts for clients/ subconsultants.\nReport monthly proposal/business development results to Practice Leader.\nAchieve or exceed budgeted individual utilization target (65-75% typical).\nChart and provide project performance results.\nDeliver all projects on time and within budget while fully meeting the scope.\nOperate within specified (corporate or project) budget parameters.\nPrepare and submit monthly project completion report.\nPrepare inter-practice agreements and/or outside subcontracts as required.\nPrepare monthly progress reports and be able to discuss in monthly Project Review Meetings.\nResponsible for project cash management (WIP, A/P and A/R) and providing comments to Finance and Operations monthly.\nSet-up new projects and provide weekly new project data to the Practice Leader\nSearch for ways to improve efficiency while lowering project cost.\nBusiness Development and Marketing:\nResponsible for participating in project opportunity evaluations, consultant selections, and the preparation of qualification/experience statements.\nResponsible for identifying new business opportunities, coordinating and participating in project presentations to clients and other external groups, developing and organizing proposal teams and promoting KCI’s capabilities among existing and prospective clients.\nAssist project closeout with an overall project write up and pictures of completed project for marketing/resume use.\nActive involvement in at least one industry and/or community organization.\nProject Execution and Technical Oversight:\nFully manage all required project management and technical deliverables required in contract scope of work.\nCompare field data to design plans.\nConduct site visits and gather data, including measurements, sketches, notes, and photographs as needed.\nPrepare all phases of designs and/or deliverables submitting for approval. Sign and seal plans, reports, studies, and designs.\nUtilize OpenRoads Designer, or other design software, to develop detailed roadway design plans, including horizontal and vertical alignments, corridor modeling, cross-sections, earthwork calculations and bid quantities, ensuring compliance with state and federal transportation design standards.\nRead and interpret technical documents required for project execution.\nMake determinations and recommendations to resolve challenges during project implementation or development.\nMaintain knowledge of current Federal, state and/or municipal policies, procedures, and guidelines\nQualifications\nEducation and/or Skills Required:\nBachelor’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry) and minimum of 6 years of related professional experience, or 10 years of equivalent professional experience.\nExperience should include a track record of expanding project management duties.\nProven experience in project management roles, with a focus on managing larger-scale projects or programs.\nStrong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders.\nProficiency in project management software and tools, with the ability to develop and maintain comprehensive project plans and documentation.\nKnowledge of industry standards and best practices related to project management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.\nEffective problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.\nStrong negotiation skills to manage contracts, scope changes, and stakeholder agreements effectively. \nStrong understanding of accounting principles to effectively manage project budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.\nEducation and/or Work Experience Preferred:\nMaster’s Degree in related field (AEC Industry)\nCertificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations Required:\nAbility to complete the KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training along with passing the PM Board within 6 months of start date.\nPre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment. 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