Hybrid Transportation Project Leader

TERRA Engineering, Ltd.; Bolingbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Flexible work arrangements

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Retirement plan options

Public transportation reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. seeks an experienced project manager to lead a range of engineering projects, including traffic-related work. You will oversee day-to-day activities, coordinate with internal and external teams, and ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes technical ability with awareness of financial and marketing aspects, with project initiation, execution, and completion as core responsibilities within the project lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline
• 8+ years of applicable engineering experience
• Project management experience preferred
• Professional Licensure preferred
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Participate in proposal development and interviews for a range of project sizes and types
• Participate in business development efforts through understanding the local client market and participating in professional organizations
• Assist in reviewing agreements
• Participate in identifying project team and staffing requirements consistent with contractual obligations
• Initiate projects with the accounting department and participate in monthly invoicing of projects and tracking accounts’ receivables
• Lead kick-off meeting(s) to convey scope, tasks, and budgets to team members
• Collaborate with client and stakeholders to develop a project schedule which aligns with client’s project delivery goals
• Manage day-to-day activities for projects of varying complexity and coordinate with internal and external multidisciplinary team members to ensure deliverables meet project requirements
• Manage project communication and deliverables to ensure the quality of documentation and professionalism
• Delegate tasks and lead the team in developing design criteria, performing analyses, and preparing design documents on a wide range of project types and sizes
• Conduct Quality Control/Quality Assurance reviews of work completed on assigned projects, including traffic signal plans and traffic studies
• Prepare and conduct client and stakeholder presentations with support from senior management
• Monitor project financial performance and update project staffing requirements to meet financial goals
• Collaborate with senior managers to strategize successful project delivery, financial performance, and risk mitigation
• Lead construction administration activities including resolving construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Conduct the close-out documentation process internally and with contractors, clients, and agencies; identify lessons learned to be presented to internal staff members
• Assist in the authoring of project descriptions and resumes to be incorporated into marketing materials
• Maintain effective working relationships with team members and clients; mentor and support less experienced team members
• Ensure compliance with all TERRA standards and guidelines
• May participate in recruiting activities
• Perform other duties as required

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Multi-disciplinary collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline

Professional Licensure preferred

PTOE Certification strongly preferred

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. seeks an experienced project manager to lead a range of engineering projects, including traffic-related work. You will oversee day-to-day activities, coordinate with internal and external teams, and ensure projects stay on time and within budget.

The role emphasizes technical ability with awareness of financial and marketing aspects, with project initiation, execution, and completion as core responsibilities within the project lifecycle.