Project Manager I

Expectations

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.  Lochner – learn more about us

*This position has the flexibility to work a hybrid or remote role based in Southern Florida*

Your impact:

Project Management

• Responsible for the management of transportation design projects for FDOT, the Central Florida Expressway Authority, Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, counties, and municipalities.
• Direct and/or develop project design documentation, including typical section packages, pavement design reports, design exceptions and variations, and specifications.
• Prepare engineering calculations, quantities, and cost estimates
• Manage and maintain project documentation, including monitoring project schedules, budgets, and scope
• Implement quality assurance and quality control procedures
• Coordinate with project staff, other disciplines, and sub-consultants, and reviewers to ensure accuracy and quality of work.
• Resource planning of team members to deliver projects on time and on budget.

Business Development and Marketing

• Marketing and business development, including meeting with clients, developing design concepts, providing content for proposals, and preparing presentations.
• Responsible for client development and fostering relationships with existing and new clients.
• Lead and/or assist in preparation of scope of services and fee proposal.
• Attend industry forums and conferences to promote Lochner and our transportation practice.

Staff Management

• Establish, manage, and grow an office in Central Florida
• Manage utilization of staff in performing tasks efficiently and providing high-quality service.
• Responsible for the hiring, supervision, development, and evaluation of engineering support staff.

Who you are:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• 8+ years of project management experience on transportation projects. Experience managing FDOT projects is preferred.
• Professional Engineer license in Florida
• Must have business development and marketing experience in Florida.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and can work independently, but also enjoy working in a team environment.
• Familiarity with the FDOT Design Manual (FDM), FDOT Standard Plans, and other roadway/highway design standards
• Proficient with OpenRoads Designer and FDOT Connect
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel

Commitment

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career.

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match 
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health
• Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3
• Education and Training Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service

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Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. 

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights. 

Equal Employer

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.  Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo pre-employment screening. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test. All employment offers are contingent upon successful results of the pre-employment screening.

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