Senior Transportation Project Manager

If youre a transportation leader who enjoys winning work building relationships developing people and delivering projects that make a difference in our communities this is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in BETAs continued growth in Connecticut and throughout New England. BETA Group Inc. is a 100% employee-owned consulting firm delivering innovative solutions across engineering environmental services landscape architecture and GIS throughout New England. Our people have a direct stake in our success and that ownership drives us to do meaningful work and build lasting relationships with the communities we serve.

Were looking for an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager to help lead and grow our Connecticut transportation practice. This is an opportunity to take ownership of exciting transportation projects build strong client relationships mentor talented professionals and play a key role in expanding BETAs presence throughout Connecticut and New England.

Youll lead projects from planning and design through permitting bidding and construction while managing scope budgets schedules quality and client expectations. Youll work closely with BETAs multidisciplinary teams to bring together engineering environmental landscape architecture and GIS expertise to deliver creative comprehensive solutions. Just as importantly youll help grow the business by identifying opportunities cultivating new and existing client relationships leading pursuits and connecting clients with BETAs broader capabilities. Youll have the opportunity to shape the direction of the transportation practice in Connecticut while working alongside a collaborative team of professionals who are invested in its success.

Responsibilities:

• Lead complex municipal transportation projects from initial planning and concept development through design permitting bidding and construction
• Provide senior level leadership and accountability for project scope budgets schedules staffing quality risk and client expectations
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with municipal clients CTDOT regional agencies and other project stakeholders serving as a strategic advisor on transportation needs and priorities
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities with existing and prospective municipal clients throughout Connecticut
• Lead business development efforts including client outreach opportunity identification pursuit strategy proposals statements of qualifications interviews presentations and contract negotiations
• Expand client relationships by understanding long term transportation needs and connecting clients with BETAs broader engineering environmental landscape architecture and GIS capabilities
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams coordinating engineers designers environmental professionals landscape architects GIS specialists and other technical staff
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff providing technical guidance coaching leadership opportunities and support for professional growth
• Provide senior level technical guidance for municipal transportation projects including roadway improvements Complete Streets sidewalks ADA accessibility bicycle and pedestrian facilities intersections traffic drainage stormwater and pavement rehabilitation
• Oversee the preparation and review of plans specifications cost estimates reports and other technical deliverables to ensure quality constructability and compliance with applicable standards
• Coordinate with CTDOT and other state and local agencies regional planning organizations utilities and community stakeholders to advance projects and secure necessary approvals
• Support municipalities with grant funded transportation projects helping clients navigate funding requirements and move projects successfully from planning through implementation
• Provide leadership during construction administration including contractor coordination site visits submittal and RFI review change management and resolution of field and constructability issues
• Maintain BETAs standards for technical excellence and lead project level QA/QC efforts
• Represent BETA at municipal meetings public hearings client presentations industry events and agency coordination meetings
• Collaborate with BETAs New England offices to leverage regional expertise and multidisciplinary resources to pursue and deliver successful projects
• Contribute to the growth and strategic direction of BETAs Connecticut transportation practice by bringing new ideas relationships and opportunities to the team

Preferred location is BETAs Hartford CT office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.

Growth Opportunities:

• BETA encourages and promotes employee advancement leadership development and long-term career advancement
• Opportunity to grow into broader leadership roles based on performance experience and contributions to the company

Required Experience/Skills:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field
• Professional Engineer (PE) License
• 15 years of related engineering experience in highway design stormwater management ADA compliance and roadway construction practices
• Project Management experience
• Proficient with AutoCAD Civil3D Microstation OpenRoads Designer and ArcGIS/Pro
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with AASHTO RIDOT/MassDOT/ConnDOT design standards MUTCD
• Experience with CT DEEP and other applicable state and local permitting regulations
• Strong technical aptitude and an eagerness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
• Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway sidewalk and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
• Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation

Preferred Experience/Skills:

• Experience with AutoCAD Storm and Sanitary & HydroCAD
• OSHA Certifications (OSHA 10-Construction OSHA 40-HAZWOPER OSHA Confined Space Entry etc)

About BETA:

BETA Group Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation traffic structural civil/site and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:

• Medical Dental Vision and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development
• Employee Engagement Program
• 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match

BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.