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GAI Consultants, Inc. Roadway CAD Design Engineer in Canton, Ohio
Description GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in Transportation and Roadway Design Management to join our talented and energetic team to work out of our Ohio Transportation Business Unit. The successful candidate will enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced, varied, and team-oriented environment that will use their related experience to develop professionally and grow in today's global environment. Remote and/or Hybrid work options (home or office) are also a viable option, and the successful candidate will be eligible for a sign-on bonus. An ideal candidate has design experience and client relationships with ODOT and/or counties and municipalities in Ohio. Job Duties: Technical execution and oversight of engineering projects, participation in project pursuits, management of technical projects, and mentorship and development of junior staff. Planning and managing projects with a wide range of value, with a single or multi-discipline focus. Independently perform and guide others on the completion of transportation projects within the Ohio region. Delivering scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profitability of all projects managed. Demonstrating mastery of project management concepts and using advanced techniques to effectively manage projects and portfolios by increasing productivity, efficiency, and accuracy. Assembling and leading the project team to execute the scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profitability of all projects managed. Working with Accounting staff to monitor and control project costs and billings to meet budgeted profit and to develop recovery plans as needed. Serving as a seller/doer leading significant business development pursuits as company representative to the client, in the community, and with contractors. Utilizes roadway design CADD software May provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. General Characteristics As a GAI PROJECT MANAGER 1, this position is responsible for leading the successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality for projects. Competency Obtained foundation project management skills and applies basic skills to effectively manage projects. May serve as PM Coach to Task Managers. Minimum Years of Experience Minimum of 10 years of total engineering or technical experience, with at least 2 of those years serving as a Task or Project Manager leading and directing projects or tasks, preferably with an engineering consulting organization or similar professional services firm. Demonstrated track record of external customer engagements and building and maintaining successful client relationships. Education Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in an engineering or applicable technical discipline as required. Advanced technical degree preferred. Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamental project management skills, with a willingness to learn GAI-specific project management procedures and requirements Certification/Licensure Relevant professional licensure or certification in applicable technical discipline as required (PE, PLS, PG, RLA, etc.). Technical Responsibilities Mathematical Skills Required mathematical skills are commensurate with the technical or engineering discipline practiced (e.g., engineering calculations, design, etc.) Demonstrated working knowledge of fundamental project management financial concepts, including developing pricing, cost budget monitoring, calculating profit, etc. Computer Skills Demonstrate in-depth understanding of software as needed to successfully perform the duties described here, including MS Office Suite applications and software, CAD programs, document management systems, database software, HR Systems, internet software, and reporting tools related to databa