Will “Project Manager” be Replaced By Robots? 🤔
Unknown Chance of Automation
Sadly, the research paper did not provide any information about this occupation. Maybe have a look at our directory?
Job Description
Develop plans for surface transportation projects, according to established engineering standards and state or federal construction policy. Prepare designs, specifications, or estimates for transportation facilities. Plan modifications of existing streets, highways, or freeways to improve traffic flow.
Job Details
- The SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) code is 17-2051.01
☝️ Information based on the reference occupation “Transportation Engineers”.
Also Known As…
- Transportation Engineers
- Transportation Engineer
- Traffic Operations Engineer
- Project Manager
- Transportation Planning Engineer
- Transportation Design Engineer
- Transportation Consultant
- Transportation Analyst
- Traffic Engineer
- Roadway Engineer
- Highway Engineer
- Civil Transportation Engineer
- Airport Engineer
Tasks for “Project Manager”
- Investigate or test specific construction project materials to determine compliance to specifications or standards.
- Direct the surveying, staking, or laying-out of construction projects.
- Develop plans to deconstruct damaged or obsolete roadways or other transportation structures in a manner that is environmentally sound or prepares the land for sustainable development.
- Prepare final project layout drawings that include details such as stress calculations.
- Confer with contractors, utility companies, or government agencies to discuss plans, specifications, or work schedules.
- Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
- Review development plans to determine potential traffic impact.
- Evaluate traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
- Supervise the maintenance or repair of transportation systems or system components.
- Develop or assist in the development of transportation-related computer software or computer processes.
- Design or prepare plans for new transportation systems or parts of systems, such as airports, commuter trains, highways, streets, bridges, drainage structures, or roadway lighting.
- Estimate transportation project costs.
- Evaluate transportation systems or traffic control devices or lighting systems to determine need for modification or expansion.
- Check construction plans, design calculations, or cost estimations to ensure completeness, accuracy, or conformity to engineering standards or practices.
- Prepare project budgets, schedules, or specifications for labor or materials.
- Evaluate construction project materials for compliance with environmental standards.
- Present data, maps, or other information at construction-related public hearings or meetings.
- Design or engineer drainage, erosion, or sedimentation control systems for transportation projects.
- Investigate traffic problems and recommend methods to improve traffic flow or safety.
- Plan alteration or modification of existing transportation structures to improve safety or function.
- Model transportation scenarios to evaluate the impacts of activities such as new development or to identify possible solutions to transportation problems.
- Design transportation systems or structures, using sustainable materials or products, such as porous pavement or bioretention structures.
- Inspect completed transportation projects to ensure safety or compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
- Prepare administrative, technical, or statistical reports on traffic-operation matters, such as accidents, safety measures, or pedestrian volume or practices.
- Analyze environmental impact statements for transportation projects.
- Participate in contract bidding, negotiation, or administration.
Related Technology & Tools
- Computer laser printers
- Personal computers
- Mobile radios
- Photocopying equipment
- Digital cameras
- Desktop computers
- Multi-line telephone systems
- Laptop computers
- Laser facsimile machines
- Citilabs Cube
- Trafficware SynchroGreen
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Project
- Autodesk AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Microsoft Excel
- SIDRA INTERSECTION
- McTrans TSIS-CORSIM
- Computer aided design and drafting software CADD
- Oracle Primavera Enterprise Project Portfolio Management
- Bentley InRoads Suite
- Microsoft Word
- McTrans HCS+
- Bentley GEOPAK Civil Engineering Suite
- Autodesk Land Desktop
- Structured query language SQL
- Visual Solutions VisSIM
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- McTrans TRANSYT-7F
- Trafficware SimTraffic
- Bentley MicroStation
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Web browser software
- Microsoft Office