Here at Mott MacDonald, we are proud to deliver technical excellence through engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 17,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all our sectors which, in North America, include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

Mott MacDonald is a multi-disciplined engineering and advisory consultancy, with a significant presence in transportation, infrastructure and water/wastewater in the Northeast. We are looking to bring on a Principal Project Manager to support our portfolio of work for our clients.

As a Principal Project Manager, you will be responsible for various leadership and project management duties on transportation, infrastructure and/or water/wastewater projects. Phases of projects for which management will be required include feasibility analyses; conceptual, environmental clearance, preliminary and detailed design; cost estimating; construction and contract management. Projects may include traditional Design-Bid-Build as well as Design-Build.

Responsibilities will include:

• Planning, organizing, coordinating, and working with technical leads and management groups in the delivery of a range of transportation, infrastructure and/or water/wastewater projects.
• Managing project staff and subconsultants to keep projects on budget and schedule and within agreed upon scope.
• Developing and presenting deliverables toclientsas well as communicating status, updates, and reporting, possibly to a political board and/or sub-committees.
• Participating with senior leadership in the establishment of short- and long-term plans for the portfolio of projects.
• Establishment and execution of plans for account management and business development.
• Through your project efforts and involvement in industry activities, developing and maintaining client relations.
• Actively participating in and supporting internal and external development and training activities.
• Working with other interfacing teamsin support of project work.
• Performing Design Management or technical lead roles as needed on largeprojects or programs.
• Managing, coordinating, and developing client proposals and interviews

Candidates are required to have at least 15 years of progressive experience in managing transportation, infrastructure and/or water/wasterwater projectsfrom concept through design, construction, and close-out. Candidatesare requiredto possess the following:

• Minimum 15 years of project management experience
• Licensed professional engineer in the Northeast
• Education background in Civil Engineering
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Work experience in project planning and development
• Ability to independently manage all aspects of a project
• Ability to develop and control project scope
• Ability to develop and maintain project budgets
• Ability to develop and review project schedules
• Skilled in reviewing and coordinating the preparation of construction documents
• Ability to effectively facilitate project team and client meetings
• Ability to effectively negotiate and prepare change orders
• Ability to effectively monitor and coordinate construction activities with the various project stakeholders
• Ability to adapt and respond effectively to project issues and challenges
• Ability to set and manage project expectations
• Must be knowledgeable in NEPA
• Proven history of winning/delivering transportation design projects greater than $5M in revenue

Equality, diversity and inclusion

We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

Equal employment opportunity is the law.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

Hybrid working policy

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.