Stanley Consultants is hiring: Transportation Project Manager in Des Moines

Stanley Consultants is an award-winning and industry-leading global consulting engineering firm, with an unmatched commitment to culture, values, and ethics. With over a century of experience serving the energy, federal government, transportation, and water sectors, we have helped improve lives and shape the infrastructure systems that connect us. As an employee-owned organization with a People First approach, we stand apart from other engineering consulting and services firms. Stanley Consultants offers flexible work options, competitive pay and great benefits, a strong sense of community, and the chance to build a meaningful, long-term career! Job Title - Transportation Project Manager Are you motivated, energetic, and connected with clients, contractors and subconsultants in the A/E/C industry? Is your passion for leading transportation projects contagious? If this describes you, we are looking for a talented and ambitious Transportation Project Manager in our Des Moines, Iowa office. This position offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of a growing transportation design team for an ENR Top 100 Design Firm. The successful candidate will be well versed in transportation design and project management with entities throughout the state of Iowa. You will provide engineering expertise on highway projects including roadway studies and design, drainage and utility systems, preliminary and final design, preparation of construction documents, cost estimates, project scheduling, and large, complex highway corridors. This position presents exciting challenges and opportunities to lead and manage Stanley's projects, mentor and guide junior staff, contribute to business development in the transportation market, actively participate in professional organizations and technical committees, and promote collaboration and growth within Iowa. Plan, manage, and lead transportation projects, ranging from small to medium highways and local roads to complex, multi-disciplinary freeway and interchange projects Lead, direct, and mentor design staff on transportation projects, including plan development for a comprehensive range of transportation design projects such as horizontal and vertical geometry, cross sections, earthwork modeling, 3D roadway modeling, quantities calculations, construction specifications, and utility coordination Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control as defined in the quality manual Serve as the client liaison, building strong relationships, resolving issues, and securing approvals to ensure successful project completion Participate in project scoping, fee estimating and proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations Review department project(s) after award to collaborate on work procedures/sequences and developing schedules, budgets, staffing, sub consultant involvement, and progress billings Attend on-site and off-site client meetings Meet with client management as necessary during the term of a project to resolve issues and to obtain approvals at the project’s completion Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates, environmental studies, and designs for projects Submit documents to federal, state, and local agencies for code compliance review and obtain permits when required Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university A minimum of 5 years of Project Management experience with a state Department of Transportation and other local government agencies developing, delivering, and managing highway design and local roads engineering projects Must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of project team to complete tasks Proficient in virtual collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Teams Experienced in and fully capable of using the Microsoft software suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point Established relationships with Iowa Department of Transportation and other local government agencies Working knowledge of roadway design software used to prepare engineering and design documents in MicroStation and Open Roads Designer (ORD) Experience in development of alternative delivery projects While some members choose to work out of their local office on a full-time basis, we offer a hybrid schedule for eligible positions consisting of two days a week in the office, two days a week remotely, and Friday being a flexible day that can be worked either in the office or at home. Member-ownership is at the heart of our culture, aligning client satisfaction, company performance, and personal reward. Stanley Consultants offers numerous paid holidays, generous paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave. We provide a comprehensive portfolio of health services including medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources. Financial Health. We offer life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, identity theft protection, and many other benefits. Financial Rewards. We share our prosperity with members through company stock ownership, a generous 401K match, incentive compensation, and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401K plans. 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