Project Manager
$96,733–$125,754 year
On-siteNorfolk, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
Independently manage the planning, design, construction, and post-construction of non-routine, complex, or high-risk capital projects by overseeing cost, schedule, and issue resolution. Prepare reports, studies, and presentations while developing and managing detailed total project cost estimates and schedules. Coordinate with public and political stakeholders, negotiate consultant contracts, and monitor contractor compliance with industry standards. Develop Capital Improvement Plan narratives and assist in systems designed to maintain scope and reduce delivery costs. Maintain liaison with federal, state, city, and county agencies while ensuring all job duties adhere to safety policies and procedures. This role supports Hampton Roads Transit's mission to provide reliable, safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions to the region.
Required Qualifications
- Strong project management skills
- Knowledge of engineering, design and construction principles
- An understanding of the principles of sustainability in the design and construction disciplines
- Familiarity with LEED
- Ability to adjust to changing priorities, demands and timelines as needed, in a timely and effective manner
- Effective decision-making based on business principles, analytical tools and logic-based, problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to successfully lead a multi-disciplinary project team
- Ability to plan, prioritize, organize and direct the work of staff, consultants and contractor resources to meet objectives
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
- Ability to read, interpret and understand engineering, architectural, and other construction documents including plans, drawings, specifications, standards, regulations, submittals, and contracts
- Must be able to analyze and resolve specific problems while coordinating several major activities at once
- Proficiency in using computer systems and the listed software applications associated with performance of assigned work
- Basic problem-solving skills associated with software applications
- Experience with online project collaboration software
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in project management, engineering, construction management, business administration or closely related field
- At least eight years work experience in a work group that handles capital projects
- Ability to effectively interact and maintain relationships with people of diverse cultures and socioeconomic backgrounds
- Advanced knowledge of contract administration techniques and principles
- Expert knowledge of project management techniques and principles
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Ability to use computer hardware, computer-based project management systems, various software programs and technologies
- Ability to work individually or as a team member
- Analytical skills
- Skill in responding to frequently changing work responsibilities
- Ability to lead and facilitate project teams
- Team building skills
- Ability to write and present technical reports
- Advanced conflict resolution skills
- Decision-making skills
- Advanced knowledge of scheduling techniques, including development, analysis and implementation
- Negotiation skills
- Advanced problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of project specific budgeting techniques and principles
- Financial accountability
- Skill in developing and monitoring multiple project budgets
- Skill in reporting budget/cost estimate
- Skill in handling politically sensitive issues
- Strategic planning skills
- Ability to implement change
- Knowledge of and skill in change management techniques and methodologies
- Possess a valid Driver's License
- Acquire a Virginia Driver's License within 60 days after the date of hire (in instances when an out of state license is not the applicant's current state of residence)
- May require work outside normal business hours
Desired Qualifications
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Experience with alternative delivery methods
- Experience in electric bus infrastructure development
- Experience in managing a range of projects up to $100M
- Preferred PMP Certification
- Experience using software for cost estimating and cost analysis
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