Transportation Project Manager (Remote)

Goodwyn Mills Cawood (GMC) is one of the largest privately-held architecture and engineering firms in the Southeast.

GMC is looking for a Transportation Project Manager with 7+ years of experience to join our team in Lexington, KY.

FOUNDATIONAL

• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of the firm’s values and standards for project delivery and client management.
• Expresses a keen understanding of the industry standards of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet and Federal Highway Administration
• Experience with Kentucky Department of Aviation (KDA) and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is a plus.
• Demonstrates the leadership required for effective team contributions to the firm’s success including contributions to firm standards and employee development.
• Capable of managing multiple projects while maintaining quality control and assurance measures per GMC’s standards and requirements.

TECHNICAL

• Applies extensive diversified knowledge of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. FAA and KDA knowledge a plus.
• Builds client relationships and assist with specific client development using technical expertise.
• Responsible for accuracy of technical aspects of projects.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCIES

• CLIENT AND CUSTOMER FOCUS
  • Manages client satisfaction for assigned clients or projects.
  • Applies knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues and/or unique conditions during design and construction.
• TEAM ORIENTATION
  • Can work independently as well as across disciplines and office locations to fully utilize firm experiential knowledge.
  • Can supervise and mentor lesser experienced engineers.
  • Can lead and/or assist in the preparation of contract documents, reports, amendments, change orders and project modifications as project progresses.
• COMPANY PERSPECTIVE
  • Represent the firm in all aspects of projects and assignments to prospective employees, clients, and the communities we serve.
  • Reinforce GMC standards and Core Values to others.
• COMMUNICATION
  • Coordinate the work of assigned team members on multiple projects.
  • Communicate with, reviews work and coordinates efforts of other project team members.
  • Provides guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts and policy matters; also receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
• LEADERSHIP
  • Responsible for financial goals, marketing plan and project/client development.
  • Responsible for all aspects of project management- development, design, bidding, construction, and closeout.
  • Responsible for enforcement of project delivery standards including technical and procedural.
  • Develops, approves, and conducts professional training as requested.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or an engineering-related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Kentucky is required (or the ability to acquire in 6 months)
• Minimum of 7 years of experience with:
  • Transportation and/or Aviation civil engineering experience
  • Road and/or Airport related projects
• Experience in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Experience with Microstation Design platforms particularly Open Roads
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to prepare and maintain records, prepare reports, documents and correspondence related to the work.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Valid driver’s license as occasional travel is required, often driving to project sites located outdoors
• Strong knowledge of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet design and grant process
• Knowledge of KDA and FAA design and grant process a plus

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veterans

About GMC

We believe in community, collaboration, and using the power of creativity and hard work to make a difference. Whether designing roads, bridges, airports, schools, parks, hospitals or commercial developments, GMC takes great pride in serving our communities through the transformative work we do. Every project is guided by the foundational concept that communities are built by people, not companies, and we strive to serve our communities with quality, integrity, creativity, and care. As ENR’s 2024 Southeast Engineer of the Year, GMC is equipped to provide all of the services associated with architecture, interior design, civil engineering, environmental services, landscape architecture, planning, transportation engineering, geotechnical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying and disaster recovery.