Project Manager Civil Engineering
Chicago, IL - USA
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and driven Transportation Civil Engineering Project Manager to lead the planning design and delivery of transportation infrastructure projects. This role is ideal for a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a strong background in roadway and transportation design project management and team leadership.
The successful candidate will oversee projects from concept development through construction coordinate multidisciplinary teams manage client relationships and ensure projects are completed safely on schedule and within budget.
- Lead transportation engineering projects through all phases including planning design permitting and construction support.
- Manage project schedules budgets staffing and resources to ensure successful project delivery.
- Coordinate with clients contractors regulatory agencies and project stakeholders.
- Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary to maintain project goals.
- Facilitate project meetings presentations and stakeholder engagement activities.
- Direct and review the design of transportation infrastructure projects including:
- Roadways and highways
- Intersections and traffic improvements
- Drainage and stormwater systems
- Civil/site development projects
- Maintenance of traffic plans
- Pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction
- Signing striping and roadway safety improvements
- Perform and oversee roadway geometric design traffic analysis barrier warrant studies and related engineering evaluations.
- Support aviation-related infrastructure projects including taxiway runway and airfield pavement design.
- Prepare engineering reports design calculations technical specifications cost estimates and construction documents.
- Develop preliminary engineering studies and project reports.
- Ensure all project deliverables comply with applicable federal state and local regulations design standards and permitting requirements.
- Oversee quality control and quality assurance procedures throughout project development.
- Review and approve engineering plans reports and technical documentation prior to submission.
- Maintain compliance with environmental safety and industry standards.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers designers and technical staff.
- Foster collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams.
- Support professional development and growth of junior team members.
- Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
- Minimum 7 years of experience in transportation and civil engineering.
- Proven experience managing transportation infrastructure projects from design through construction.
- Strong knowledge of:
- Transportation engineering principles
- Roadway and highway design
- Traffic engineering
- Drainage design
- Project management practices
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering design software.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience coordinating with public agencies regulatory authorities and project stakeholders.
- Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Experience working on state DOT municipal aviation or federally funded transportation projects.
- Familiarity with transportation permitting processes and agency coordination requirements.
- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary engineering teams.
- Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and project delivery.
- The ability to build strong relationships with clients agencies and team members.
- Commitment to quality safety and engineering excellence.