Sr. DOT Project Manager

Job Description:

Summary:

The Project Manager II will be responsible for the development and day-to-day operations of their territory and customer base, which will include relationship-building with contractors, consultants, clients, and potential partners in any of these areas.

Responsibilities:

• Be a leader on all work sites by wearing proper PPE and espousing the Walbec value of Safety by regularly participating in morning huddles and following safety protocols/practices
• Overall project management operations in their assigned geographical territory or client base
• Comprehensive knowledge of Manufacturing, Technical Services, and Walbec Group family of companies
• Knows all aspects of Project Manager (PM) role and can perform well independently
• Self-sufficient in bidding and managing more complex projects
• Understands nearly all specifications
• Can general contract most complex private, commercial, or municipal projects
• Cultivates relationships with subcontractors and general contractors in their working area
• Bids and manages both complex general contractor work and DOT projects
• Able to bid wisely, knows competition (project locations/bid theory understanding)

   Evaluates projects for quantity over and under runs effectively and efficiently

• Mentors less-experienced Project Engineers and PMs and may be involved in training
• Involved in Association meetings and able to promote asphalt industry and Walbec materials and services
• Has good relationships with customers and can use to our advantage such as:

  o Changing job schedules

  o Changing job phasing

  o Implementing more efficient methods of doing work

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree, vocational training, certification from an accredited organization or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
• Minimum of 5-7 years of project management experience in construction or manufacturing
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record
• Excellent verbal and written communication, consulting, conflict management, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent client management and business literacy skills
• Working knowledge of DOT guidelines and regulations

Preferred Skills:

• Prior transportation industry experience and logistics experience
• Develop strong trusting relationships in order to gain support and achieve results
• Effectively envision, develop and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Be self-directed and motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication, consulting, conflict management, interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent client management and business literacy skills
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities

Additional Notes:

• This position will be required to travel.