Project Manager - Traffic/Technology

Job Description
Join Olsson's Traffic/Technology team as a Project Manager, making a significant impact on the success of our growth in Colorado! 
Olsson’s traffic and technology experts provide clients with a single resource for simple and complex traffic and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects.  Specifically needed for this role is some knowledge and experience in building and managing a team to maintain and enhance existing software systems for transportation applications, especially traffic signal systems.
In this role, you will be a lead Project Manager for our Traffic/Technology team, ensuring successful project deliverables and completion for complex and high-priority projects that may span across multiple teams. You will also provide direction to the team and ensure quality execution of key projects that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs. Your emphasis on mentorship will contribute to a culture that values skill development, collaboration, and collective success. Together, we can make a positive impact on our communities and play a vital role in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure.
Primary Responsibilities
Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion.
Manages complex contract negotiations.
Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating availability of internal resources, and assigning individual responsibilities ensuring technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives.
Serves as primary liaison between all parties involved in a project.
Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within established scope, schedule, and budget.
Manages change requests, executes risk management techniques, and implements strategies to minimize negative financial impact to the project.
Coordinates detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality work is being performed and the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the project contract are being fulfilled.
Maintains an ongoing positive relationship with clients and focuses on exceptional client service to secure future work.
Documents all project deliverables and maintains comprehensive records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files.
Mentors staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project support services resources.
Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards.