Westwood Professional Services · 7 hours ago
Engineering Manager, Transportation
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWestwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking an ambitious and talented professional to join their team as an Engineering Manager, Transportation. This leadership role involves strategic planning, team development, and managing LA DOT projects related to transportation, sewer, and drainage design.
Civil EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Maintain ongoing client relationships, pursue new professional connections, and seek new project opportunities with new and current clients
Be required to prepare technical sections of project proposals and participate in interview presentations
Be responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and controlling project team activities, including but not limited to; reviewing and/or supervising technical aspects of work as well as defining the project scope, budget and schedule
Have primary responsibility for quality control and be the primary client contact for each project
Be responsible for setting goals, evaluating staff performance, and serving as a resource and mentor to less experienced staff members
Be required to coordinate staff resources with other PM’s and Principals throughout the company
Participate in contract negotiations, approve client billing, and secure contract amendments for changes to scope and fees
Be expected to meet or exceed group and individual performance goals
Communicate project requirements to all team members
Commit resources of the firm issuing start and stop orders relating to the project progress and clients directives within contract requirements
Provide input to group Principal regarding hiring, lay-offs and promotion of immediate staff
Qualification
Required
BS in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited curriculum or equivalent
Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in the state of Louisiana (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
8+ years of progressive experience in roadway design consultant coordination and review, roadway drainage, and sewer systems
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Ability to manage staff and direct resources effectively
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels of the organization
Demonstrated ability to manage design projects in a profitable manner
Understanding of alternative delivery methods
Extensive knowledge of geometric design and other related design elements
Knowledge and experience with the full roadway project lifecycle from preliminary studies through final design
General knowledge of construction with experience providing construction phase services
Track record of successfully winning and delivering projects
Experience in accounts receivable, invoicing, and overall duties involved in managing a design team
Experience preparing proposals, scopes of work and qualification packages
Experience developing and implementing marketing pursuit strategies
Ability to develop relationships with peers, clients, and public agency staff
Ability to coach and motivate others
This position requires travel to project sites and other Westwood offices as needed
Company
Westwood Professional Services
Westwood Professional Services is a architecture, engineering, and construction services.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$13.51M2024-08-07Acquired
2024-03-04Private Equity· $7M
2023-06-30Series Unknown· $3M
Leadership Team
Bryan Powell
Chief Executive Officer
Paul Greenhagen
Board of Directors, Former CEO
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