Senior Project Manager | Transportation

LHB•Minneapolis, MN

17h•$115,000 - $139,000•Hybrid

About The Position

LHB has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Public Works Team. The position will be based in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. Our team, made up of talented engineers, designers and skilled support staff, is deeply committed to making the world a better place for all people. We love a good challenge, and our collaborative culture encourages creative teamwork and learning. But we also believe in balancing work and play, contributing time and money to good causes, and caring for each other. If that sounds like a place you’d like to work, we hope you’ll join us. Our core values reflect our commitment to building strong relationships founded on caring, humility, empathy, honesty, trustworthiness, and approachability. We strive for technical excellence by delivering the highest quality work, fueled by creativity and innovative design. Dedication is at our core — whether it's to each other, our clients, or our broader community. We believe in listening first — to truly understand the client's needs, identify issues, challenge the status quo, drive change, and remain adaptable to ensure success in every endeavor. The position is preferred as hybrid based in our Minneapolis location. However, fully remote candidates with the ability to relocate to a location that allows for hybrid work within 6-12 months will be considered under the right circumstances. If outside MN, candidate must reside within the following states that LHB is licensed to do business: CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, WI, WY and relocate within 6-12 months of date of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college
8+ years of Civil Engineering experience
Working knowledge of MnDOT state-aid and Minnesota local agency specifications, design practices and project assembly requirements
Professional Engineer licensure
Ability to evaluate, plan, direct, manage, communicate, engage and oversee projects with varying degrees of complexity
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Upon receipt of an offer of employment, applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that will include a criminal/civil background check and drug screen, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Nice To Haves

Progressive work experience directing and leading municipal and roads & highway projects in Minnesota
Progressive experience overseeing engineering team members
Proven ability to develop and maintain client base

Responsibilities

Fostering relationships with existing clients, while cultivating new relationships to drive organizational growth and strength through our public works portfolio with a focus on municipal and county clients
Identifying and pursuing projects in the municipal and roads & highways markets that align with our current and future services
Mentoring and supporting other project managers, engineers, and technicians
Monitoring and tracking project budgets, staff utilization and financial targets
Leading public works projects of various complexity, scope, scale and budgets
Lead the process of responding to requests for proposals for professional engineering services from clients
Lead public meetings and be a communication resource for public interactions