Project Manager

Project Manager, San Leandro, CA
IDAX is a multimodal transportation data solutions company providing public agencies and private clients with a variety of hardware and software based data solutions. Our team of experienced professionals help clients by providing functional, timely and cost-effective data collection solutions tailored to the unique challenges of individual projects. As the transportation industry quickly evolves and data sources are becoming more technical and complex, we are seeking another career-motivated and passionate individual to help grow our team.
The Project Manager will be responsible for providing data solutions within our Renton, Washington office. The successful candidate will have a high attention to quality, have an engineering mindset and be able to work effectively with clients and team members. This individual will primarily work in an office setting and report to our Operations Manager.
Position Summary
The Project Manager is responsible for processing the data and delivering the data in a format that is suitable to the client. This role may interact with clients through partnering with a more senior Project Manager or Operations Manager. This role works with others to maintain schedule and technical control of the project. This role must maintain strong working relationships with technicians and other Project Managers throughout the project. This role requires someone who can function well in public settings, represent IDAX in a professional manner and demonstrates the IDAX corporate values in all interactions. This role at times may require out of town travel, irregular work hours and/or occasional weekends when needed. The successful candidate will have a high attention to safety, have a passion for technology and be able to work effectively with clients and team members. Other responsibilities include:

Process traffic data and create high quality reports
Use required software to process the data collected in the field
Communicate data needs and results with clients
Partner with senior members of the staff to understand fiscal, schedule, quality and technical control of a project.
Review job requests and work with more senior Project Managers to determine appropriate scope of project (time, materials, labor, etc.)
Do what is needed to complete the required task, while focusing on safety, professionalism, time management and quality.
Represent the company in a professional manner and demonstrate the IDAX corporate values in all interactions.
Mentor lower-level techs to help facilitate advancement
Lead others to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Required Education & Experiences:

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction or related technical field
2+ years of experience using data processing software such as Microsoft Excel
2+ years in construction, engineering or technical industry
Excellent written and verbal communication skills – comfortable leading conversations at all levels of an organization and communicating with clients

Required Qualifications:

Desire and willingness to work outdoors, sometimes during inclement weather and at odd hours when needed
Ability to read maps and navigate to job sites – a strong sense of direction and attention to detail is a must
Great teamwork, leadership, and interpersonal skills
A constant vigilance for safety in order to protect the field crew in various traffic conditions
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word - this role will process large amounts of data in Excel to compile reports to be presented to clients. Experience with complex formulas and formatting is preferred.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Organization skills to manage multiple jobs simultaneously with varying requirements, and schedule/staff those jobs appropriately to meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented to deliver client reports without errors
WA driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must pass background check and be able to qualify for clearance to gain access to secured client sites (no criminal history).

At IDAX, we're shaping the future of data collection. We are an employee-centered firm that attracts the most talented professionals in our industry. IDAX nurtures a culture of collaboration, mutual respect and teamwork in all that we do. We all have a passion for excellence and get to work on some of the most exciting and challenging projects in our industry. If you have a passion for what you do and want to work within a great team, we want to hear from you today!
Our policy is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.