Dibble Engineering

Transportation Project Manager 3

Dibble Engineering Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Civil Engineering · 51-200 employees

Oct 26
project-manager Principal (10+ yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

Identify, pursue, and manage transportation infrastructure projects for public agencies, overseeing project teams, budgets, schedules, client relationships, public involvement, and stakeholder coordination. Provide technical direction and quality control for transportation design deliverables while supporting business development and staff development.

What they look for

Transportation Project Management Civil Engineering Transportation Engineering Roadway Geometric Design Traffic Operations Urban Drainage Project Budgeting Project Scheduling Business Development Proposal and Interview Leadership Contract Negotiation Public Engagement Stakeholder Coordination Municipal Codes and Design Standards ADA Compliance Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Requirements

Requires a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, at least 10 years of civil engineering experience with transportation specialization or significant transportation experience, and at least 8 years of transportation project management experience. Candidates must have or be able to obtain Arizona professional engineer registration within six months and a valid Arizona driver's license within three months of starting.

Benefits

Industry-Leading Benefits Program Work-Life Balance Growth and Development Opportunities Company Activities Community Service Opportunities

Full description

TRANSPORTATION PROJECT MANAGER 3 - Phoenix, AZ

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the overall opportunity identification, positioning, pursuit, and management of transportation infrastructure projects for municipal and regional public agencies. Accountable for project performance, ensuring compliance with local standards and ordinances, delivering high-quality design solutions, and maintaining strong client relationships. Provides leadership and technical guidance to project teams, including engineers and technicians, with a focus on roadway, intersection, and multimodal improvements.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

  • Participate in the execution of Dibble strategic initiatives
  • Actively pursue marketing and business development opportunities and cultivate relationships with existing and potential clients
  • Represent Dibble at industry events and conferences
  • Assemble project teams (strategic partners, subconsultants, internal staff) for pursuits
  • Lead pursuit proposals and interview teams to win new projects
  • Prepare and negotiate scopes of work, schedules, and fee proposals
  • Set up accounting and budget tracking for new projects
  • Prepare and manage project schedules and budgets
  • Coordinate all aspects of projects, including public involvement, utility and stakeholder coordination, and permitting
  • Provide technical direction on design standards, ADA compliance, and multimodal integration
  • Perform QA/QC for deliverables such as plans, technical reports, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Prepare project invoices and follow up with clients to ensure timely receipt of payment
  • Evaluate company practices and processes to provide input for continuous improvement
  • Actively participate in the career development of staff

Note: Nothing in this role description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this role at any time.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • A strong commitment to implementing and living out the Core Values of Dibble
  • Ability to manage complex, high value projects
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality or effectiveness
  • The ability to make sound decisions for the benefit of the project and the Company
  • The ability to foresee the impacts of elements of the project
  • Familiarity with municipal codes, standards, and local agency design guidelines
  • Understanding of project budgeting
  • The ability to consistently meet project deadlines while always maintaining quality
  • Technical knowledge of transportation engineering principles, including roadway geometric design, traffic operations, and drainage for urban, suburban, and rural environments
  • Proven ability to manage projects involving public engagement and coordination with city councils, community groups, and other impacted stakeholders
  • Ability to effectively communicate project and billing status and needs with the client
  • Proven negotiating skills and the ability to successfully negotiate acceptable contracts

Education and Experience:

  • B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, and 10+ years of experience in civil engineering with specialization or significant experience in transportation engineering
  • Minimum 8 years of transportation Project Management experience

Other Requirements:

  • Must have a valid Arizona driver's license or be able to obtain a valid Arizona driver's license within 3 months of start date
  • Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Arizona or the ability to obtain registration within six months

LOCATION: This opportunity can be in our Phoenix, Mesa, or Goodyear office location

COMPENSATION: Salary depends on level of skills and experience

ABOUT DIBBLE

Founded in 1962, we provide a full range of civil engineering services to public and private sector clients across Arizona, Colorado, and the Southwestern United States. Our broad market expertise offers the ability to deliver complete engineering solutions from concept to closeout. Our business is built on honesty, ethics, accountability, quality, and service.

Our people-focused culture is important, and we consider our employees to be our greatest asset. This culture is why we have so many long-term employees that have been with our firm between 15 and 35 years. Our employees enjoy an industry-leading benefits program, the ability to balance their home and work life, opportunities for growth and development, company activities, and various opportunities to give back through community service.

READY TO JOIN OUR ENGINEERING TEAM?

If you feel that you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!

Dibble is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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