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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.
Job Responsibility:
Independently manage and execute roadway and highway design tasks for projects of moderate to large complexity
Oversee junior engineers managing daily tasks related to project deliverables
Lead assignments including roadway geometries, 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
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
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 have:
Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
Knowledge of Illinois DOT or Illinois Tollway standards and procedures