Project Manager (Transportation)

Horner & Shifrin; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Casual dress

Company-sponsored activities

Domestic partner benefits

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

Horner & Shifrin seeks a Transportation Project Manager in Illinois for a full-time role. The candidate will manage project teams, develop engineering solutions, and deliver comprehensive end products while maintaining client relationships and pursuing Illinois business growth.

Requirements include IL PE, extensive project tracking, CAD and highway design software proficiency, and strong report writing abilities. A valid driver's license and field presence are expected.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional engineer in Illinois
• Interact with clients, vendors and staff at all levels
• Lead, manage and schedule staff to meet project needs
• Track multiple projects to keep on schedule and budget
• Proficient with Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with CAD platforms (MicroStation or AutoCAD)
• Knowledge of highway design packages (OpenRoads, Geopak, Civil3D)
• Perform transportation engineering analyses and calculations
• Prepare and write engineering reports
• Coordinate responses to project solicitations
• Develop and maintain client relationships; grow Illinois business
• Field visits to project sites; valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects and lead project teams
• Develop engineering solutions and deliver end products
• Interact with clients and stakeholders; build relationships
• Track projects to ensure schedule and budget compliance
• Prepare technical reports and responses to solicitations

Skills

Client relationships

Team leadership

Staff management

Project scheduling

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Geopak

Civil3D

Engineering analysis

Report writing

Business development

Driving to sites

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

AutoCAD

OpenRoads

Geopak

Civil3D

Job description

Horner & Shifrin is seeking a full-time Transportation Project Manager. This position requires 10+ years of experience. This position is responsible for managing projects, leading project teams and team members, developing engineering solutions, and delivering a thorough and comprehensive end product. Additional responsibilities include interactions with clients, development of relationships, and tracking of potential projects.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed professional engineer in Illinois
• Interact and communicate with clients, vendors and staff of all levels
• Ability to lead, manage and schedule staff to meet project needs
• Track multiple projects simultaneously to keep jobs on schedule and under budget
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Products (e. g. Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience using at least one CADD platform (MicroStation or AutoCAD)
• Knowledge of at least one highway design package (e. g. OpenRoads, Geopak, or Civil3D)
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Perform transportation engineering analyses and calculations
• Prepare and write engineering and other reports
• Coordinate and write responses to project solicitations
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships
• Develop business in the Illinois region
• Field visits on rough terrain per project needs
• A valid driver’s license and the ability to drive to and from job sites
• Other duties as assigned

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience working directly with the Illinois Department of Transportation and local municipalities

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

SALARY RANGE:

Horner & Shifrin, Inc. offers a comprehensive total rewards package and is committed to fair, competitive, market-based compensation. The target salary range for this position is $95,000 - $145,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location.

Why come work for us? Horner & Shifrin is a 100% employee-owned company that employs the best people and provides them with challenging projects and a work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and personal satisfaction. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch has recognized us as a Top Workplace from 2017-2026. We offer a wide variety of benefits, such as flexible schedules, casual dress, company-sponsored activities, domestic partner benefits, paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To learn more about us, please check out our website at www.hornershifrin.com.

Horner & Shifrin is a Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 314-531-4321 for assistance.