CDR Companies

Program Manager - Civil Engineering

CDR Companies · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Business Consulting and Services · 201-500 employees

2 d ago
Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Program Manager will oversee multiple concurrent transportation projects, managing budgets, funding, and technical design reviews. They are also responsible for mentoring staff, ensuring quality management, and coordinating with state and federal agencies.

What they look for

Project management Civil engineering Transportation engineering Financial management Contract management Design review Budgeting Regulatory compliance Mentoring PennDOT design manuals FHWA policies Construction techniques Quality management Client service Grant management

Requirements

Candidates must hold a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering and be a Registered Professional Engineer with at least 10 years of relevant experience. Proficiency in PennDOT design manuals and knowledge of DOT/FHWA policies are required.

Benefits

Competitive benefits packages

Full description

JOB SUMMARY:

This role will be responsible for performing a variety of complex project management functions for multiple transportation projects.  It is expected the position may plan, organize, lead, implement, and control various projects in support of the Regional Program Management Director and in conjunction with other project managers in the division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Oversee multiple concurrent projects for an agency program; including financial management, funding oversight, project management and administration, and reimbursement processes.
  • Proactively monitor the performance of projects, including quality, schedule and budgets. Develop plan of action to address any hurdles forecasted to impact the project performance, as needed.
  • Oversee and coordinate technical design and plan reviews.
  • Coordinate and chair meetings to review design progress, utility, right of way, PUC, railroad, and other related meetings may be required.
  • Manage contracts, agreements, and work with grant agencies at the state and federal levels, such as PennDOT and FHWA.
  • Monitor and track project budgets and funding; and manage the agency’s funding program.
  • Develop in-depth understanding of right-of-way processes, and applicable federal, state and local agency requirements and regulations.
  • Develop close working relationships and mentor the agency staff.
  • Stay up-to-date with new technology and construction techniques. 
  • Oversee and mentor project managers, and administrative and support staff.
  • Implement the company Quality Management Plan on projects under the program.
  • Promote excellent internal and external client service throughout the division and the organization.
  • Provide support to other company divisions, as needed.

OTHER PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

  • Travel as required and as it relates to above duties or as directed by supervisor. 
  • Attend training prerequisites as provided by Company.
  • Other duties that may arise from time-to-time and/or are commensurate with the title and position.
  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering or related field.  
  • Registered Professional Engineer.
  • Certified Project Management Professional preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible engineering design or engineering design management related experience.
  • Proficiency in PennDOT Design Manuals 1 through 5, and applicable manuals, such as PennDOT Publications 93 and 740.
  • Applied knowledge of DOT and FHWA policies and procedures is required.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

About CDR|M:

CDR Maguire delivers engineering consulting services, emergency management solutions, and disaster health and medical services.  Founded in 1938, the firm has grown with offices across the nation.  Serving clients in New England, Pennsylvania, and Florida, CDR Maguire Engineering is a full-service infrastructure consulting firm that operates at the intersection of innovation and alternative project delivery solutions. Partnering with clients to solve their most complex challenges, CDR Maguire Engineering provides a full continuum of services, including project and program management, transportation design, and construction engineering management and inspection.

 

CDR Maguire is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V and EO/AAN/D. Must be able to work in the United States to apply.

CDR Maguire provides employees competitive benefits packages and the resources to develop and succeed in both their professional and personal lives. We support employees and their eligible family members with a comprehensive benefits program, which provides variety and flexibility to meet individual needs.