Transportation Project Manager

Transportation Project Manager (Confidential Client – Do Not Post or Distribute Without Permission)

Location:

Northeastern Illinois Region Compensation:

$110,000 – $140,000 annually A growing infrastructure engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Transportation Project Management Professional to oversee roadway and public infrastructure programs. This leadership role involves directing multidisciplinary teams and ensuring the successful delivery of complex transportation projects within regulated environments. Position Overview The selected professional will guide engineering teams through planning, design development, and construction support for transportation infrastructure initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, technical oversight, and client coordination skills to ensure projects meet schedule, budget, and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities Lead and supervise engineering and drafting teams responsible for roadway and infrastructure design. Manage multiple transportation projects simultaneously while maintaining schedule and budget performance. Oversee project lifecycles including planning, design execution, documentation, and closeout. Coordinate with partner consultants and external stakeholders to ensure integrated project delivery. Maintain responsibility for project financial performance, forecasting, and resource allocation. Support business development efforts including proposal preparation, scope development, and contract coordination. Establish project objectives, manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies where needed. Ensure compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and standards. Provide technical direction in roadway geometrics, corridor modeling, staging plans, and related engineering activities. Oversee preparation of engineering reports, environmental documentation, and design specifications. Participate in quality assurance and quality control reviews of project deliverables. Engage with clients, public agencies, and community stakeholders through meetings and presentations. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar technical discipline. Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required. 8–17 years of progressive experience in transportation infrastructure design and project delivery. Demonstrated experience managing complex roadway or public works engineering projects. Strong leadership capabilities with experience guiding technical teams. Excellent communication skills with strong technical writing abilities. Ability to manage client relationships and coordinate with regulatory authorities. Strong organizational, analytical, and decision-making skills with high attention to detail. Technical Skills Proficiency with roadway and transportation design platforms and engineering documentation tools. Experience with corridor modeling and roadway design software environments. Familiarity with digital collaboration platforms and engineering document management systems. Working knowledge of vehicle turning analysis and engineering visualization tools. Proficiency in standard business software applications. Additional Information This opportunity offers involvement in impactful public infrastructure programs within a collaborative engineering environment that values leadership, accountability, and technical excellence.

Work Authorization:

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.

Confidential Search Notice:

This opportunity is being presented as a confidential search. Please do not repost, publish, or distribute this description without explicit authorization. Core Role Tags Transportation Project Manager Roadway Project Manager Highway Project Manager Transportation Program Manager Civil Infrastructure Project Manager Roadway Design Manager Transportation Engineering Manager Highway Design Project Manager Public Infrastructure Project Manager Transportation Delivery Manager Technical Discipline Tags Roadway Design Highway Engineering Transportation Infrastructure Corridor Modeling Roadway Geometrics Interchange Design Urban Roadway Systems Transportation Planning Infrastructure Program Delivery Pavement Design Drainage & Utility Coordination Traffic Control Planning Construction Staging Multimodal Transportation Systems Standards / Technical Knowledge AASHTO Highway Design Standards State DOT Design Standards FHWA Roadway Design Guidelines MUTCD Standards Highway Capacity Manual (HCM) Roadway Geometric Design Standards Complete Streets Guidelines State Transportation Specifications Environmental Compliance Documentation Transportation Planning Guidelines Client / Market Tags State DOT Projects Tollway Authorities Transportation Agencies Public Infrastructure Programs Municipal Infrastructure Projects Highway Improvement Programs Federal Transportation Programs Urban Infrastructure Development Regional Mobility Programs Leadership / Practice Growth Tags Project Leadership Program Delivery Engineering Operations Client Relationship Management Business Development Proposal Development Contract Negotiation Technical Team Leadership Project Financial Management Risk Management Stakeholder Coordination Quality Assurance / Quality Control Credentials Tags PE License Professional Engineer Civil Engineer PE Transportation Engineer Project Management Professional (PMP) Bachelor's in Civil Engineering Licensed Civil Engineer ATS Boolean Keyword Cluster (optional but powerful) Recruiters often paste this in keyword fields: Transportation OR "Transportation Project Manager" OR "Roadway Project Manager" OR "Highway Project Manager" OR "Transportation Program Manager" OR "Roadway Design" OR "Highway Design" OR "Transportation Infrastructure"

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