Job Description:

We are excited to share once again TranSystems has been recognized as a top 100 design firm by Engineering News-Record in 2024. TranSystems is committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. We act with integrity, use resources wisely, and proactively enhance projects with new thinking for sustainable infrastructure solutions. Our team incorporates these core values every day: All-In Always - Passionate Problem Solvers - Driven to Serve. 

Interested in joining our team? Great! We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems, has an immediate opening for a Right of Way Project Coordinator who is a member of our Southeast Right of Way  group, and is responsible for utilizing independent discretion to coordinate, organizing and monitoring project files and activities under the direction of the  Project Manager.  The Project Coordinator is an integral member of the project team responsible for delivering projects of varying size and complexity. This position is located in Charleston, SC. 

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Initiate and provide oversight of all project documents including review, analysis and management reporting for assigned projects.


• Uploading project files into various database systems.


• Maintaining and updating project reports for related data and deliverables.


• Subconsultant support including issuing Task Orders, monitoring deliverables, preparation of integrated reports.


• Reviewing and approving subconsultant invoices and ensuring that all contractual requirements are met in accordance with the Task Order.


• Assisting the project team with timely project close-out process for assigned projects.


• Various administrative tasks.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or other relevant degree program. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.


• A minimum of 2 years of experience analyzing data as part of daily responsibilities


• A minimum of 2 years daily utilization of functions in Microsoft Office Suite, with demonstrated mastery of Excel and Word.


• Knowledge of financial budgeting, cost, and statistical analysis.


• Ability to reason quickly, logically, and creatively in unique and stressful situations.


• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with individuals contacted in the course of their work.


• Ability to follow directions; and organize workload and to multi-task, managing multiple projects simultaneously.


• Expert level capabilities with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Word. MS Project and SharePoint knowledge are a plus.


• Good written and verbal communication skills with people at all levels both inside and outside the company.


• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment. Predominantly in-person.


• 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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate.


• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position may require some travel to offices and client sites within their respective area, using various modes of transportation including automobile and airline.

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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