Senior Project Manager - Highway, CM/PM Services
About The Position
STV’s Transportation Group in Chicago, Illinois, is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Highway, CM/PM Services to lead high-impact infrastructure projects and shape the future of transportation in Illinois. This on-site position will be based in Mt Prospect, Illinois. This is your opportunity to move beyond field oversight and into a strategic leadership role—guiding teams, managing client relationships, and driving project success from start to finish. As a Project Manager, you will: Advance your career from Resident Engineer towards a more focused group leadership capacity with broader responsibilities and visibility. Lead major transportation projects for clients like IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, and CDOT. Influence project outcomes through strategic planning Fine tune your skills in managing large-scale project budgets & performance, team leadership, and client engagement. Be a key player in business development, helping shape proposals and win new work. What you’ll be responsible for:
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in construction/project management for transportation infrastructure.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; PE license required.
- Proven experience with Illinois agencies (IDOT, Tollway, CDOT, counties).
- Strong technical knowledge of roadway, bridge, and interchange construction.
- Expertise in construction phasing, traffic operations, and documentation.
Nice To Haves
- CCM certification is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage construction management teams on large-scale transportation projects.
- Oversee project execution, budgets, schedules, and contract compliance.
- Serve as the Owner’s on-site representative, ensuring quality, cost, and schedule control.
- Support business development through proposal writing and client presentations.
- Mentor and develop junior staff while managing subconsultants and internal resources.
Benefits
- Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable)
- Disability insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
- 401(k) Plan
- Retirement Counseling
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off (16 days)
- Paid Holidays (8 days)
- Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year)
- Parental Leave (up to 80 hours)
- Continuing Education Program
- Professional Licensure and Society Memberships
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
