Senior Transportation Project Manager (TXDOT)

Position Profile

Join us at Hanson as a Senior Project Manager and take the lead in shaping transformative projects from inception to completion. In this dynamic role, you'll manage the entire project life cycle, ensuring alignment with both client expectations and Hanson's high standards. Your expertise will guide projects in terms of scope, budget, schedule, quality, communication, risk management, and the health and safety of our project teams.

A significant focus of this role will be to develop an active practice with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and expanding our business in the vibrant Austin area and across central through south Texas. You'll play a crucial role in identifying opportunities to grow our footprint in this rapidly developing region. We seek an organized, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a collaborative environment and is committed to excellence. This position may require occasional overtime, especially during critical accounting deadlines or overlapping project schedules.

A Day in the Life of a Senior Project Manager at Hanson

As a Senior Project Manager, you'll orchestrate complex, multi-discipline projects, driving them independently while also managing indefinite-delivery contracts and simultaneous projects. Your days will be filled with strategic planning, collaboration, and leadership. Here's a snapshot of your responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Experts: Work closely with technical staff and construction contractors to develop comprehensive reports, plans, specifications, and contract documents that adhere to TXDOT's guidelines.
• Client Engagement: Meet with TXDOT representatives and clients to dive deep into project scoping, ensuring we understand and address their specific needs and regulatory requirements.
• Business Development: Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the Austin area, leveraging local market insights to expand Hanson's presence. Build strong relationships with potential clients, stakeholders, and community leaders to foster growth.
• Empower Your Team: Delegate tasks based on individual strengths and skill sets, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
• Recruiting and Retaining Talent: Leverage your relationships across the industry to attract and retain talent to be part of the growing Hanson team in Texas.
• Performance Tracking: Monitor project performance, specifically analyzing the successful completion of both short- and long-term goals while ensuring compliance with TXDOT standards.
• Budget Management: Achieve financial targets and adapt project constraints based on thorough financial analysis, while adhering to TXDOT budgeting protocols.
• Comprehensive Planning: Create and share detailed project plans with clients and team members, setting clear paths to success that align with TXDOT timelines and local needs.
• Lead with Confidence: Enhance your leadership skills while planning and conducting effective project team meetings.
• Adaptability: Take on additional duties as needed, contributing to our agile work environment.

What We're Looking For

To excel in this role, the following qualifications are essential:

Technical Skills:

• Proven ability to act as a trusted advisor, nurturing client relationships with TXDOT to drive repeat business.
• Experienced in juggling multiple related projects, aligning results with broader organizational goals while meeting TXDOT guidelines.
• Skilled at generating scope and fee structures for complex, multi-discipline service agreements that meet TXDOT requirements.
• Capable of developing comprehensive project management plans, encompassing all critical components like change management, risk management, communication, health and safety, and quality control.
• Committed to maintaining rigorous quality control procedures that align with TXDOT standards.
• Knowledgeable in reading and understanding client and subcontractor agreements, with experience in contract risk review training.
• Familiar with accounting terms relevant to project-level financial analysis, including:
  • Knowledgeable in earned value methodology and project control mechanisms like scheduling and change management, particularly in relation to TXDOT projects.
  • Proficient in understanding accrual-based revenue recognition and capable of interpreting project budget/financial reports.
  • Adept at managing billing and accounts receivables processes.

Soft Skills:

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to foster strong relationships with clients, including TXDOT representatives and team members.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to challenges, particularly in navigating TXDOT's regulatory landscape.
• An adaptable mindset, thriving in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• A passion for mentoring and empowering team members to achieve their best.

If you're ready to make an impact, drive success through collaboration and innovation, and expand our business in central and south Texas, we invite you to apply and be a key player in the exciting projects at Hanson!

Salary range: $130,000 - $190,000

Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well-being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work-life balance programs

Want to know more? Visitour benefits pagefor all the details.

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It's important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You'll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award-winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

As employers/governmental contractors, we comply with government regulations, including affirmative action responsibilities where they apply. To assist us in meeting our affirmative action goals, employees are encouraged to refer minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

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