Project Team Leader Jobs in Louisiana

INTRODUCTION

Join our team at Garver, an award-winning national full-service firm. We pride ourselves on our unique organizational structure that empowers local decision-making, ensuring swift adaptation to evolving needs. With a distinctive combination of nationwide resources, local autonomy, and the expertise of seasoned Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), we invest in our employees so they can excel in delivering unparalleled service to our clients and communities. At Garver, you'll enjoy a collaborative team environment, with ample opportunities for both professional mastery and autonomy in your work. Join us in making a difference!

Garver is seeking a Transportation Team Leader to join our growing Team in Baton Rouge, LA. They will be mentored and trained as seller-doers with opportunities to market our services, interact with the biggest transportation clients in Louisiana, and grow their career.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of transportation design projects (Highways, Roadways, Bicycle/Pedestrian facilities)
• Develop project/task schedules for active projects
• Facilitate coordination with subconsultants and internal design team members
• Provide oversight of plans production for transportation design projects
• Prepare plans, cost estimates, reports, and calculations required for client deliverable packages
• Lead engagement and interaction with design teams, clients, and project stakeholders

TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE SHOULD INCLUDE:

• Geometric design for roadways/interchanges
• Drainage design
• Construction sequencing and traffic control
• Utility relocation coordination
• Marketing activities may include assisting in the production of proposals and letters of interest, as well as participation in interviews and other presentations.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Louisiana, or will have the ability to obtain reciprocity within three months of hire
• 10-15 years or more years of relevant experience
• Practical working knowledge of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Green Book, the Roadside Design Guide, and the Manual Uniform Traffic Control Device (MUTCD) as well as DOTD Design manuals and processes
• Experience with MicroStation, InRoads, Open Roads Designer and/or other roadway design software
• Good interpersonal skills and a team-first mentality
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS

• Previous experience in consulting engineering with a primary focus on DOTD (or other DOT) transportation project design

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,300 employees, Garver has a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service and is consistently recognized as a best firm to work for by Zweig Group. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.