Project Manager (Civil/Transportation )

As a Project Manager at our company in Lanham, MD, you will be responsible for overseeing all phases of project planning, design, and scheduling. You'll manage resource allocation, project accounting, and ensure safety compliance across multiple project sites. Your role also entails providing technical leadership and maintaining quality standards, which are crucial for the successful completion of civil and transportation projects.

To apply for the Project Manager position in Lanham, MD, you must possess a P.E. License and hold a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Planning, Landscape Architecture, or a related field. Additionally, we require 5–10 years of technical design experience, with at least 2 years of project management experience. Strong communication, leadership skills, and problem-solving abilities are also essential.

As a Project Manager, you’ll experience a mix of working conditions. You will primarily work in a comfortable office environment, but you'll also visit various job sites, which can include weather variations and louder noise levels. Being physically fit is necessary as the role may require you to carry equipment and navigate uneven terrain.

The salary range for the Project Manager position in Lanham, MD, is between $130,000 and $150,000 a year. This competitive compensation reflects the importance of the role within our organization and acknowledges your expertise and contributions to the success of our projects.

In this role, you will manage multiple projects concurrently, requiring excellent multitasking and organizational skills. You’ll prioritize tasks, allocate resources effectively, and coordinate timelines across various project sites, all while keeping an eye on quality standards and ensuring that safety protocols are adhered to. Your experience and leadership skills will be crucial in balancing these responsibilities.

In answering this question, share specific examples of how you successfully handled overlapping project timelines and challenges. Emphasize your organizational skills, how you prioritized tasks, and maintained communication with all stakeholders to ensure project completion on schedule.

Discuss your strategies for project budgeting, including creating detailed forecasts, monitoring expenditures, and making adjustments as needed. Mention tools or methodologies you use to track resources and how you adjust allocations based on project progress.

Highlight your methods for fostering teamwork, whether that’s through regular meetings, collaborative software tools, or creating a supportive environment. Share examples of how you've facilitated communication among team members across different specialties.

Describe your conflict-resolution skills by providing an example of a past conflict. Explain how you approached the situation, mediated discussions to reach a resolution, and kept the project's goals and timelines intact.

Share your perspective on the importance of safety in project management, including how you ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety among your team. Cite specific initiatives or training you've implemented in the past.

To effectively answer this question, outline a challenging project, what made it difficult, and how you tackled the challenges. Focus on your problem-solving skills, the strategies you employed, and the results achieved.

Discuss how you engage with clients throughout the project lifecycle, including initial meetings to gather requirements and regular updates to address any changes. Emphasize the importance of active listening and responsiveness to client feedback.

Be prepared to list the project management tools and software you've used in your experience. Mention how those tools have helped you streamline processes and improve team productivity.

In your response, describe the specific deadline pressures you faced, how you prioritized tasks, and what strategies you implemented to ensure timely completion without compromising quality. Highlight your time management skills and adaptability.

Share the methods you use to keep yourself informed, whether through industry publications, professional organizations, webinars, or networking events. This shows your commitment to continuous learning and how you apply new information to your work.