Sr. DOT Project Manager
We are seeking an experienced Sr. DOT Project Manager to lead the planning, delivery, and oversight of complex transportation and infrastructure projects. This role will be responsible for managing projects from initial scope development through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The successful candidate will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, consultants, contractors, and public-sector stakeholders to ensure that projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with applicable transportation standards and regulations.
Key responsibilities include developing project plans, schedules, budgets, risk registers, procurement strategies, and performance reporting frameworks. You will monitor progress, identify and resolve issues, manage change control, and provide clear updates to senior leadership and project stakeholders. The role will also involve reviewing technical deliverables, contract documents, cost estimates, and construction activities; overseeing quality assurance and quality control; and ensuring compliance with environmental, safety, accessibility, permitting, and regulatory requirements. You will lead meetings, maintain accurate project records, support negotiations, and manage relationships with external partners and delivery teams.
Candidates should have significant experience managing large-scale transportation, civil infrastructure, or public works projects, ideally within a Department of Transportation or similarly regulated environment. A bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, or a related discipline is preferred, along with demonstrated knowledge of project controls, contract administration, design and construction processes, and applicable industry standards. Professional certification such as PMP, PE, or an equivalent qualification is advantageous. Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills are essential, as is proficiency with project management, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting tools. The ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate effectively in a complex, fast-paced environment is required.
Sr. DOT Project Manager
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