Transportation Project Manager
About The Position
A Midwest multi-disciplined engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Project Manager for its Chicago team. The role oversees and leads transportation projects and studies, builds and maintains municipal client relationships, supports business development, manages local and Federal Aid projects, mentors junior staff, assists with staffing and hiring, and develops design and quality control standards. Salary is commensurate with experience. Applicants must be authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship. The employer states that qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
- At least 5 years of roadway or infrastructure design experience using IDOT standards.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license.
- Experience completing IDOT Phase I Reports and IDOT Phase II bid documents.
- May require occasional travel to job sites, client meetings, and evening functions.
Nice To Haves
- MicroStation/Geopak capabilities, with an understanding of IDOT workflow.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and oversee transportation projects.
- Lead transportation projects and studies involving roadways, underground utilities, drainage, traffic, and infrastructure improvements.
- Build and maintain municipal client relationships.
- Assist with developing new transportation project business, including proposal and contract preparation, project staffing, and project interviews.
- Manage local and Federal Aid projects for clients such as local agencies, DOTs, and counties.
- Mentor and train junior staff.
- Assist with staffing and hiring needs.
- Develop design and quality control standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
