Transportation Project Manager

Bodwé Professional Services Group • St. Charles, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Transportation Project Manager is a pivotal role within our Transportation Practice Group, offering the opportunity to lead high-profile projects for IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, and various county and municipal agencies. This will be an experienced Civil Engineer with deep technical proficiency in transportation design and a strong to lead projects. This position supports critical design efforts and requires experience with MicroStation alongside the ability to manage multidisciplinary workflows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois.
• Minimum 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in transportation-related engineering.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real ID or Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD) 3D modeling software.
• Experience with HCS, Synchro, and other traffic modeling software.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of Illinois DOT or Illinois Tollway standards and procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage and execute roadway and highway design tasks for projects of moderate to large complexity with support and guidance of senior transportation engineers.
• Oversee junior engineers managing daily tasks related to project deliverables.
• Lead assignments including roadway geometrics, ADA design, drainage system design, traffic analysis, barrier warrant analyses, and maintenance of traffic (MOT).
• Perform high-level design primarily using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD) 3D modeling software.
• Perform traffic studies and analysis using HCS, Synchro, and other modeling software as required.
• Lead the development of preliminary design studies (Phase I), Project Reports, technical specifications, and quantity take-offs.
• Act as a primary point of contact for clients; assist in scoping engineering services and developing fee proposals.
• Familiarity with professional transportation organizations.
• Ability to represent the firm at professional transportation organization events.
• Ensure technical accuracy by checking design computations and preparing Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost (EOPC).
• Manage engineering plan and permit submittals to regulatory agencies and collaborate with structural engineers on bridge-related elements.
• Demonstrate strong project management skills and a willingness to tackle new or unfamiliar technical challenges.
• Ability to lead a team of junior engineers and technicians on a project basis and with respect to career development and advancement.

Benefits

• The Company will comply with all local, state, and federal requirements as it relates to the reimbursement of home internet expenses. Eligibility for reimbursement of home internet expenses is defined in a separate policy.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level