Senior Project Manager – Transportation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Arizona, +6 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the Mountain West/Desert Southwest transportation market in alignment with Ulteig’s national strategy.

• Cultivate and utilize insights into regional market trends, client requirements, competitive landscape, policies, and regulations.

• Manage prominent regional projects as the project lead or manager, contributing approximately 10% of annual billability.

• Craft detailed proposals and communicate effectively through email and various other platforms.

• Engage with clients and technical teams, fostering consensus and leading through influence.

• Provide guidance and support to Client Team Leads, project managers, and technical team members managing client relations and business growth.

• Enhance and sustain Ulteig’s reputation among clients, partners, and subconsultants.

• Maintain an active role on regional boards and committees, including participation in speaking engagements.

• Develop valuable internal and external relationships.

• Identify opportunities in the short, mid, and long term across transportation service areas.

• Secure opportunities and facilitate the excellent execution of resulting projects.

• Keep track of client contact information, budget business development efforts, and engage in activities that foster staff connectivity and culture.

• Report directly to the Transportation Market Director.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Engineering.

• Professional Engineer (PE) certification is a valuable asset.

• At least 8 years of experience in business development and/or consulting within the transportation sector is mandatory.

• Experience in transportation planning, engineering, design, consulting, construction, and/or project management methodologies is essential.

• Direct proficiency in one or more core transportation capabilities is preferred.

• A thorough understanding of the Mountain West and/or Desert Southwest transportation markets is preferred.

• Established relationships with clients in the Mountain West and/or Desert Southwest regions are strongly preferred.

• Proven track record in creating and developing a pipeline of opportunities and successfully closing high-value business deals.

• Experience with Customer Relationship Management software such as D365 CRM, Salesforce, and Power BI is desired.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

• Additional software knowledge may be required based on specialty.

• Independent judgment and initiative are necessary.

• Willingness and capacity to travel up to 50% within the Mountain West and Desert Southwest, and several times a year outside these regions.

• Openness to innovation and the adoption of evolving technologies and AI tools is essential.

• Must possess authorization to work permanently in the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible Workplace

• Employee Ownership

• Competitive Pay

• Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Collaborative Environment

• Innovative Culture

• Flexible working schedule

• Choice to work remotely, hybrid, or in the office

• Work-life balance and separation between home and work life

• Tools to be productive regardless of work location