Senior Project Manager - TranSystems Corporation

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2023. For more than 50 years, TranSystems has committed to a mission of performing engineering and architectural planning, design, and construction solution services in a manner that is both safe and in compliance with all applicable regulatory and client requirements.  At TranSystems, we have established and continue to nurture a culture that is committed to providing quality services for our clients.  We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems Corporation is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager in their Morristown Office. The candidate will be responsible for managing a wide range of civil/highway/bridge transportation projects as well as assisting in developing new clients and maintaining existing client relationships.  The successful candidate will have a diverse background with extensive experience and capable to lead mid to large multidiscipline transportation projects.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

Responsible for overall Project Management including scope development, contract negotiations, staff management, project delivery, quality, and safety.

• Assures that projects conform to the contractual agreements.
• Assures that projects are completed within the allocated time and budget.
• Responsible for client satisfaction.
• Provide team leadership.
• Plans, organizes, and supervises the work of a staff of engineers and technicians
• Grow and mentor staff, help recruit, and be a positive role model
• Assists with the implementation of the New jersey/New York Area marketing and business development goals  
• Assists with writing proposals and making presentations
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
• Serves as a technical specialist for the organization for an assigned area of responsibility
• Perform Independent Reviews of major projects
• Served as lead designer on projects as required

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering field required
• 10+ plus years of progressive experience in design and management of major highway/roadway/civil engineering transportation projects
• Strong communications skills
• Project management and contract administration experience
• Ability to lead a design team on multiple assignments
• Experience in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and various engineering and scheduling software
• Knowledge of Microstation/Geopak/Openroads technology
• Licensed NJ Professional Engineer required
• Experience in the preparation of plans, specifications and estimates for NJ Turnpike Authority, NJDOT and local agencies
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we’d prefer for you to bring to our firm:

• Solid relationships within NJ DOT and NJ Turnpike and various other local public agencies desired

Featured Benefits: 

• Paid overtime (straight time)/travel time
• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
  
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, maternity/paternity leave, and employer paid AD&D, STD, and LTD.
• 401(k) company match
• Vacation accrual separate from sick time.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays for 2024 with the option to substitute 2 holidays for employees to celebrate other day(s) of significance.
• Six (6) day winter break in 2024 that is included in the paid holiday schedule.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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