Job Description:

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

 

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking a Land Development Project Manager. We have an immediate need in our Raleigh, NC office for a seasoned professional with a background in Land Development.  The ideal candidate will have 6+ years of experience within the Land Development industry, with a demonstrated history of positive Client relationships and project management.  This Raleigh-based Project Manager will be responsible for providing excellent Client service through the successful management of Land Development Projects. The Project Manager will coordinate various LD-related project tasks with other Practice Leaders, Project Managers, Environmental Scientists, Landscape Architects, and Surveyors with a focus on Quality for private and public sector clients. This position will assist in the proposal process for both public and private LD projects including pursuit strategy, developing scope and fee, coordination with other departments, and managing Client expectations.

Essential Functions:

• Project Management

Reports to the NC Land Development Practice Leader. Responsible for managing Land Development projects for a variety of private and public Clients.  Actively participate in department and Company meetings. Manage staff and provide mentoring for junior staff.  Promotes corporate and departmental policies and helps promote an environment of teamwork.  Assists NC LD Practice Leader with budgeting for the NC LD Practice, assists the NC LD Practice Leader with key hiring decisions, participates in regular staff and corporate meetings, and keeps current with innovation and regulatory trends within the industry.

• Project Design

Oversees the design of Land Development projects, providing leadership within the staff.  Promotes, establishes, and assures quality on all projects and work performed by our Land Development (LD) team; assigns LD personnel to project teams; monitors and manages project tasks, budget, and schedules to ensure projects are completed on budget and schedule; performs technical reviews of project documents; and supervises other engineers, senior designers, designers, junior designers, Civil Analysts, and CAD Technicians within the LD group.

• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors; and


• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested by management.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• A Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from a 4-5 year ABET-accredited engineering school or university program. A Master’s degree is a plus;


• Six (6) or more years of direct professional experience;


• A valid NC Professional Engineering (PE) license is required.


• 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.

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

• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bluebeam, and the Microsoft Office Suite, knowledge and scheduling platforms is a plus;


• Possess effective Client Relations and public speaking capabilities;


• Possess effective written communication skills;


• Highly detail-oriented and possess excellent organizational skills;


• Possess a focus on quality and the ability to perform quality control review;


• Able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment;


• Able to work independently, manage a team, and schedule and manage time wisely

Machines, Tools and Equipment:

• Operate standard office equipment (i.e., personal computer, facsimile, copy machine, etc.)

Physical/Mental Demands:

• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach; and


• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 10-25 pounds occasionally.

 

Working Conditions:

• Work in indoor office environment 90% of the time;


• Moderate noise level; and


• Travel via automobile or airline on occasion as needed.

Featured Benefits: 

• 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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