Senior Transportation Project Manager/Office Leader (Project Management)

Are you looking to advance your career in transportation engineering leadership and take the next step by leading projects and teams for a firm nationally recognized for its transportation engineering? Are you interested in providing leadership to help us establish a new design office in the Portland, Maine area that supports the expansion of the firm's geography and services? If so, GPI is the place for you.
This position provides an exceptional opportunity for career growth as the selected candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities and the ability to influence the success of our people and projects. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the design of highways and bridges for MaineDOT, Maine Turnpike Authority, and other state DOTs in New England and other local agencies. With our strong backlog of transportation design work in Maine and a long history of positive client relationships, the opportunity for growth is significant.
We seek someone with solid experience in transportation, a desire to learn, mentor others, and serve in a leadership role for a growing office. GPI's success is built around its seven strategic objectives, which start with employee satisfaction. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed.
GPI is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for over 50 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News-Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com
Responsibilities:

Plan and manage all aspects of project development for transportation-related projects, including deliverables, project schedules, and budgets.
Independently coordinate the work of engineers and balance the project delivery team throughout the entire project's development.
Establish client relations and be involved with marketing and proposal development, contractual matters, design, and internal and external meetings.
Serve in the role of Office Leader, overseeing daily operations/functions of the office.
Engage with industry organizations in Maine and other states in New England.
Proficiency and experience utilizing software applications (e.g., MicroStation, Open Roads, Civil-3D, etc.) with minimal to no guidance.

Qualifications:

10+ years of related experience
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
PE licensure in ME
Experience with MaineDOT
Experience with Maine Turnpike Authority and Maine municipalities is a plus
A sound knowledge of AASHTO and MaineDOT Standard Specifications
Knowledge of MaineDOT Locally Administered Federal Aid project process for highway and bridge projects a plus
Quality control, quality assurance, and project management experience is required
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
Excellent organizational skills
Positive attitude and good work ethic with a desire to work in a collaborative environment