CHICAGO | Transportation Project Manager
Our client is a respected transportation and infrastructure consulting firm seeking a Transportation Project Manager for their Downtown Chicago office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced transportation engineer looking to take ownership of projects, build strong client relationships, mentor technical staff, and play a meaningful role in the continued growth of an established transportation practice.
The position offers a blend of project management, technical leadership, business development, and client interaction, making it ideal for someone seeking both professional growth and long-term career advancement.
What You'll Do
As a Transportation Project Manager, you will lead transportation infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction while serving as a trusted advisor to clients and a mentor to junior staff.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage transportation and roadway projects from concept development through construction.
- Serve as Project Manager, Project Engineer, and primary client contact.
- Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate internal resources.
- Manage project schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
- Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, reports, and contract documents.
- Oversee roadway design efforts and technical quality control.
- Perform engineering analysis, calculations, and design reviews.
- Coordinate with survey teams, utility companies, contractors, and subconsultants.
- Attend client meetings, public meetings, and project coordination meetings.
- Support proposal development and business development initiatives.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff.
- Sign and seal engineering documents as required.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois.
- 8+ years of transportation engineering experience.
- Experience managing transportation or roadway projects.
- Strong knowledge of transportation design standards and project delivery.
- Experience working with public-sector clients and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and client management skills.
Preferred
- Experience with IDOT, county, or municipal transportation projects.
- Business development and client relationship experience.
- Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
Technical Skills
- MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Transportation design and plan production
- Cost estimating and quantity take-offs
- Construction documentation and specifications
- Microsoft Office Suite
Why This Opportunity?
- Hybrid work schedule with flexibility
- Strong project ownership and autonomy
- Opportunity to work directly with municipal, county, and state agency clients
- Leadership role with visibility across the organization
- Diverse transportation and roadway projects
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Clear path toward senior leadership and practice growth opportunities
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