Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS)/Smart Mobility Project Manager

Technology Group/GIS

JMT Technology Group, a leading geospatial, software, and information technology solutions provider, is looking for an ITS/Smart Mobility Project Manager to join our team The ITS/Smart Mobility Project Manager will apply expert knowledge to work on complex projects and task orders, serving as project manager, task lead, or in a major role for ITS design and systems engineering tasks. The manager will serve from the start to the end of projects, mentoring and training junior staff as needed. Projects may range from $30,000 task orders to jobs with engineering fees over $1 million. Responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned projects including; scope, schedule and budget.

Essential functions and responsibilities

• Lead preparation of feasibility documents, systems engineering documents including Concepts of Operation, Requirements, Specifications, Systems Engineering Management Plans, Test Plans, and related documents
• Lead preparation of preliminary (30%) as well as detailed design documents, including plans, specifications and estimates for deployment of traffic control equipment, communication devices and media (including fiber optics and wireless), CCTVs, DMS, decision support systems, etc., as well as development of ITS asset management plans
• Support JMT projects and programs involving Intelligent Transportation Systems, Connected and Automated Vehicle operations, and traffic management systems, focusing on institutional issue assessment, benefit and cost documents, and planning studies related to TSMO activities
• Monitors schedules, budgets, accounts receivable and manpower requirements and prepares invoices
• Develop Project Management plans for assigned projects
• Establish project pricing and budgets
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Develop and maintain project specific quality plans
• Develop and coordinate project scope
• Manage subconsultants
• Participate in client presentations
• Oversee and manage assigned staff working on project
• Manage all technical resources on the project team
• Development of extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals
• Coordinate and assist Technology Group staff, Section Heads, Office Managers, and Practice Leaders with marketing proposals
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Nonessential functions and responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

• Proficient experience in using the Microsoft Office suite of products including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Familiarity with various types of ITS products, including sensors, electronic displays, and traffic control equipment

• Bachelor's degree from an ABET accredited engineering program
• Certification as a Professional Engineer in the candidate's state of residence and the ability to obtain additional PEs in other states via reciprocity as needed
• 10+ years' experience in specialized discipline
• Experience working with clients at the county, state, MPO and/or Federal level on a daily or regular basis

Preferred Experience

• Project management and business development experience
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams
• Experience with standard design contracts, task order contracts, design-build contracts
• Presentation experience to clients and public
• Experience in planning, systems engineering, design and procurement of traffic management systems, including traffic signal control systems, freeway management systems, toll operations and collection systems, transit signal priority systems, traveler information systems, and tunnel and bridge operations and SCADA systems
• Familiarity with the U.S. National ITS Architecture (ARC-IT) and related development tools (e.g., RAD-IT and SET-IT)
• Experience in use of the MUTCD, as well as NEMA and NTCIP standards for traffic management and information, and SAE and IEEE standards as used for V2X communications
• Familiarity with different types of off-the-shelf software for Traffic Systems Management and Operations (TSMO), ranging from signal systems (including adaptive systems) to freeway management systems, and artificial intelligence (AI) applications supporting these software tools
• Familiarity with various system deployment options including cloud-based software-as-a-service architectures as well as a hybrid of physical systems and cloud-based systems as appropriate
• Experience using Bentley MicroStation, AutoCAD, or similar products for plan preparation and review
• Experience using ProjectWise and Bluebeam for project and document management
• Experience using Microsoft Project for project scheduling and tracking
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) certification
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• INCOSE systems engineering certification
• History of constructive engagement in organizations such as state ITS America chapters, ITE, TRB committees, ASCE, ACEC and others

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.