Sr. DOT Project Manager

Job Description:
Project Manager II
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.