Highway Department Manager

Job Details

Job Location: CHERRY HILL - CHERRY HILL, NJ

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Highway Department Manager

JOB SUMMARY

Urban has a growth opportunity for a Highway Department Manager to lead a talented group of engineers and further build upon the firm's 65 years of experience serving the full spectrum of road and highway clients.

Based in our Cherry Hill, NJ office, with both flexible hours and hybrid options, this opportunity is ideal for someone looking to expand their capabilities in staff mentorship, client management, and to direct people and projects in an established organization.

If leading people and projects to meet client goals is your passion, then we look forward to hearing from you.

In this role you will have decision-making and hiring capability, direct access to senior leadership, and an immediate opportunity to build and shape the department.

About the Role:

As the Highway Department Manager, you will be at the forefront of Urban's strategic initiatives, driving project delivery and supporting business development activities.

Collaborating closely with other leaders and our talented engineering staff, you will be a key team member involved in the growth of our people and projects in our NJ office.

RESPONSIBILITIES


* Client Engagement
+ Be the main point of contact for transportation agencies in New Jersey.
+ Develop plans for winning and executing New Jersey highway projects.
+ Lead the business development and pursuit of new work.
+ Coordinate with leadership and participate in marketing and proposal development.


* Project Management and Project Oversight
+ Manage one or more key projects depending on size, complexity, and availability.
+ Collaborate with other departments on multi-discipline projects including bridge, traffic, environmental, etc.
+ Provide Quality Assurance/Quality Control of design materials prior to submission.
+ Review design and contract documents for conformance and completeness.
+ Provide oversight to the project managers on all highway projects to support, review and audit processes to ensure project success.


* People Management and Mentorship
+ Manage our highway design group to meet client and project needs.
+ Supervise staff assignments and plan resource allocation to meet deadlines, deliverables, budgets, and schedules.
+ Oversee and mentor staff on meeting professional goals.


* Recruitment
+ Work with Urban's HR Department to identify, interview, and select outstanding candidates to support Urban's Highway Design Department.
+ Develop and maintain strategic business partnerships with critical teaming partners.


* Professional Development
+ Attend industry events to represent Urban, as well as connect with clients, teaming partners, and industry representatives to stay informed on future pr...