Civil Engineer - Transportation Project Manager

Chastain & Associates LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with company match

Flexible work hours

Paid time off

Medical insurance plans

Job summary

Chastain & Associates LLC is seeking a Transportation Project Manager in Rockford, IL. The role focuses on overseeing IDOT Phase I–III projects, managing the project backlog, and coordinating with offices and the Business Development Team to pursue opportunities.

Ideal candidates will hold a PE license (Illinois or ability to obtain), a Civil Engineering degree, and 10+ years of IDOT roadway/bridge design experience. Hybrid work arrangements are available.

Qualifications

• PE licensure in Illinois or ability to obtain.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil preferred).
• 10+ years of IDOT roadway/bridge design and project management.
• Hybrid work location in Rockford, IL.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple IDOT Phase I–III projects across offices and manage project backlog.
• Manage current IDOT Phase I/II and County/Municipal Transportation projects.
• Build and maintain long-term client relationships and pursue new business with BD team.

Skills

PE License

Client relations

Business development collaboration

Project backlog management

Cross-functional leadership

Adaptability

Integrity and accountability

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft 365

MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Adobe

Job description

Job Description

About Us

At Chastain and Associates, our mission is to build sustainable, functional environments where people live, work, and play. We value excellence, innovation, and connectivity. Chastain supports work-life balance with flexible hours, hybrid options, paid time off, and a culture that encourages personal and professional growth.

What You’ll Do as the Transportation Project Manager

You will oversee multiple IDOT phase I, II or phase III projects across various offices while managing and tracking the project backlog.

• Manage client relationships, cultivating new business connections, and collaborating with the Business Development Team to identify IDOT PTB items to pursue.

• Managing current IDOT Phase I and II engineering projects as well as County and Municipal Transportation projects.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction, retention, and alignment with business objectives.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of Illinois or ability to obtain
• Education: A Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering is preferred)
• Experience: 10+ years of experience working on IDOT roadway and bridge design projects, and managing/mentoring civil engineering staff
• Location: Rockford, IL- Hybrid schedule is available
• Software skills: Microsoft 365, MicroStation/Open Roads and Adobe (AutoCAD Civil 3D beneficial)
• Adaptability: excel at adapting to changing project requirements.
• Align with our core values: We do what we say, we do what it takes, we have an outward mindset, we operate with integrity.

What We Offer You

• 401K plan with generous company match
• Annual pay increases
• Flexible work hours
• Paid-time off based on total industry tenure
• We provide four types of medical insurance plans, along with medical reimbursement and dependent care benefits
• We pay for dental insurance, and short-term/long-term disability insurance
• Employee and employee plus family life insurance options
• 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
• Relocation assistance
• Cell phone reimbursement plan
• Annual boot allowance
• Verizon wireless employee discount program
• Sam's Club and Costco membership reimbursement

Chastain and Associates LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Keywords: Senior Civil Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering, Roadway Design, Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Civil Transportation Projects, Public Infrastructure, Urban Mobility Solutions, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, Transportation Planning, Traffic Simulation Software, Synchro, VISSIM, Stormwater Management, Pavement Design, Geometric Roadway Design, Highway Capacity Analysis, Project Lifecycle Management, Construction Documentation, Professional Engineer (PE) License, Civil Engineering Degree, PMP Certification, FHWA Standards, MUTCD Compliance, DOT Projects, Urban Roadway Projects, Interchange Design, Intersection Design, Multimodal Transportation, Public Transit Infrastructure, Large-Scale Civil Projects, Environmental Impact Studies, Project Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Client Communication, Budget Management, Proposal Writing, Regulatory Compliance, Mentorship, Team Development, Strategic Planning.