What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Project Manager position at Freese and Nichols?
Freese and Nichols is searching for an ambitious and experienced Project Manager to join our growing transportation team in Tulsa, OK or Oklahoma City, OK. We are looking for a motivated leader who can manage projects, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of our transportation practice in the Central Plains region and the communities we serve.
This role offers more than traditional project management responsibilities. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, lead client engagements, and influence how projects are delivered. Over time, you’ll have the opportunity to grow as a leader, take on expanded technical and management responsibilities, and help shape the future of transportation work in Oklahoma.
Responsibilities
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.
We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.
Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.
Join our team of 1,300 employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.
Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
This role offers more than traditional project management responsibilities. You’ll be trusted to make decisions, lead client engagements, and influence how projects are delivered. Over time, you’ll have the opportunity to grow as a leader, take on expanded technical and management responsibilities, and help shape the future of transportation work in Oklahoma.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects from conception to completion, ensuring they meet scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong working relationships and ensuring client satisfaction.
- Develop and execute project plans, including defining project goals, milestones, and deliverables.
- Manage project teams, providing clear direction and instruction to engineers, designers, and support staff.
- Oversee the preparation of design plans, specifications, reports, and studies.
- Conduct quality control reviews on project deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance with established criteria.
- Mentor and provide career development guidance to junior staff.
- Contribute to business development activities, including preparing proposals and participating in client meetings.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- 8 years of experience in transportation or civil engineering, with a minimum of 2 year in a project management role. (preferred)
- Proven experience managing transportation projects, including highways, roadways, and traffic engineering.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and maintain project schedules.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Experience with project management software and tools.
- Familiarity with Bentley OpenRoads Designer or AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
At the heart of our culture is our LEADS values (Learn continuously, Engage as family, Act with integrity, Deliver quality, and Serve always). Each year, our employee engagement survey confirms that our leaders and our employees live our values.
We strive to be the firm of choice for clients and employees through innovative approaches, practical results, and outstanding service. For more than 130 years, we have been planning and designing the infrastructure our communities need: developing water supplies, designing roadways and bridges, preparing for natural disasters, and much more.
Besides our comprehensive benefits package (see more at Benefits That Work for You), we offer paid overtime for salaried employees, an annual bonus, and access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico and Banner Elk, North Carolina. We are proud of our flexible work environment which includes a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work, and an alternative work schedule program which provides a day off every other Friday.
Join our team of 1,300 employees as we grow from Virginia to Colorado. Learn more about working here at Working at Freese and Nichols.
Freese and Nichols is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.