Sr. Project Manager - Transportation

Mark Thomas is hiring a Senior Project Manager to join our transportation team. The role of a Senior Project Manager is to win new business or secure repeat business and manage all aspects of multiple transportation projects using Company project controls, available staff, and sub-consultant resources. These efforts require effective and efficient monitoring of the budgetary health of the projects and a greater level of client care.  The individual production and coordination efforts are reduced significantly with the balance of the role being the actual management of the projects and engagement in business development activities. The Senior Project Manager develops their own client base through business development activities and developing long-standing, positive client relationships.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads project teams to successful completion of quality deliverables.
• Manages quality, budget, and schedule of responsible projects.
• Actively engages and partners with BD personnel to identify and pursue project opportunities.
• Participates in project interviews with potential and existing clients.
• Develops and leads a cohesive team to achieve project objectives.
• Generates sufficient business to sustain and grow responsible group.
• Provides project delivery oversight and accountability for assigned projects with an elevated level of proficiency.
• Effectively communicates (verbal and written) technical approach to projects and successful proposal strategies to staff, clients, and sub-consultants.
• Performs the necessary functions and tasks to manage and develop direct reports effectively.
• Achieves the established targets for financial success & utilization.
• Performs quality control measures and audit quality control measures for project work.
• Provides ongoing training in & support of internal training programs.
• Creates a network of personal business contacts for potential opportunities.
• Actively engages in community/ professional organizations.
• Creates a network of personal business contacts for potential opportunities.
• Engages and participates in recruiting and retention activities. 
• Promotes and supports an inclusive work environment.
• Performs project and administrative work as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 -12 years progressively responsible experience.
• BS in civil engineering or related discipline. 
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license required; or PE in another state with the ability to obtain CA Licensure within one year.
• Demonstrated proficiency and knowledge of general engineering and design principles.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and MS Project.
• Knowledge of overall project deliverable processes (PSR, PAED, PS&E).
• Ability to positively establish and grow client relationships.
• Knowledge of effective business development practices.
• Demonstrated ability to chase, sell, and secure small-medium size project work with more and existing clients.
• Competent/outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices.
• Demonstrated ability to direct and delegate work assignments.
• Demonstrated understanding of project financials and metrics.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:

• Competitive salary and incentives include employee referral bonuses, certification, and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives.
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match.
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time.
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges.
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance.
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking.
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials.
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events.
• Budgeted time for training and career development.
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments.

*The offered base rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The successful candidate selected for hire will need to submit to a background check due to key internal and external leadership responsibilities required for this position following the extension of a conditional offer.

Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.