Senior Project Manager - Transportation

The Thrasher Group • Canton, OH

20h

About The Position

Thrasher is a full-service architecture, engineering, and field services consulting firm with a strong record of project success throughout the Mid‑Atlantic region. Our team of experts delivers a wide range of professional services across five major markets: architecture, land development, water resources, transportation, and energy. We are seeking a Senior Project Manager for our Transportation Division for our Canton, OH office location. This position oversees the planning, design, and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. This role leads project teams, manages budgets and schedules, ensures regulatory compliance, and serves as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• 15+ years of transportation project experience.
• PE certification (or ability to obtain) is required.
• Proven experience delivering ODOT or LPA projects
• Demonstrated success managing client relationships and leading project teams.
• Strong leadership, communication, budgeting, and scheduling skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ODOT roadway, bridge, or transit projects strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation projects from concept through completion.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and risk management plans.
• Manage client relationships with ODOT districts, LPAs, and partnering agencies.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, contractors, and internal teams.
• Oversee review of engineering designs, plans, and estimates.
• Ensure project compliance with federal, state, and local transportation standards.
• Track project performance and resolve issues quickly.
• Lead proposals, business development, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Contribute to team and service line growth.

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance
• company paid short- and long-term disability
• 401K matching
• paid-time off
• tuition assistance
• professional development which includes structured goal setting and specialized training opportunities.
• bonuses and annual salary reviews.
• work life balance and schedule flexibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees