Senior Project Manager | Transportation

LHB Inc; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Paid holidays

PTO

Medical/Dental

HSA/FSA

Life/AD&D

401(k)

Employee assistance

Employee ownership

Job summary

LHB is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Transportation in Minneapolis with a preference for a hybrid work arrangement. Fully remote candidates willing to relocate for hybrid work within 6–12 months may be considered.

If located outside MN, relocation to a licensed-state location is required within 6–12 months. The role focuses on managing municipal and county public works projects, mentoring engineers, and leading client-focused initiatives while coordinating budgets and staffing to meet

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from ABET-accredited college.
• 8+ years of Civil Engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer licensure required.
• Knowledge of MnDOT state-aid and Minnesota local agency specs.

Responsibilities

• Foster and expand relationships with municipal and county clients.
• Identify and pursue municipal and roads & highways projects.
• Mentor and support other project managers and engineers.
• Monitor project budgets, staff utilization, and financial targets.
• Lead public works projects of varying complexity, scope, and budgets.
• Oversee responses to RFPs for professional engineering services.
• Chair public meetings and serve as a resource for public interactions.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Project Management

Client Relationship

Budget Oversight

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Senior Project Manager | Transportation

Location

The position is preferred as hybrid based in our Minneapolis location. However, fully remote candidates with the ability to relocate to a location that allows for hybrid work within 6-12 months will be considered under the right circumstances. If outside MN, candidate must reside within the following states that LHB is licensed to do business: CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, WI, WY and relocate within 6-12 months of date of hire.

Position Summary

The responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:

• Fostering relationships with existing clients, while cultivating new relationships to drive organizational growth and strength through our public works portfolio with a focus on municipal and county clients
• Identifying and pursuing projects in the municipal and roads & highways market that align with our current and future services
• Mentoring and supporting other project managers, engineers, and technicians
• Monitoring and tracking project budgets, staff utilization and financial targets
• Leading public works projects of various complexity, scope, scale and budgets
• Lead the process of responding to requests for proposals for professional engineering services from clients
• Lead public meetings and be a communication resource for public interactions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college
• 8+ years of Civil Engineering experience
• Working knowledge of MnDOT state-aid and Minnesota local agency specifications, design practices and project assembly requirements
• Professional Engineer licensure
• Ability to evaluate, plan, direct, manage, communicate, engage and oversee projects with varying degrees of complexity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Upon receipt of an offer of employment, applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that will include a criminal/civil background check and drug screen, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive work experience directing and leading municipal and roads & highway projects in Minnesota
• Progressive experience overseeing engineering team members
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client base

Salary Range

• This position's anticipated base salary range is $115,000- $139,000 annually. This position is eligible for year-end bonuses. Offer will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Benefits

• Hybrid Work Environment
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical and Dental
• HSA/FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, Parking Transportation)
• Basic Life and AD&D
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee-Owned Company/Opportunities to become a Shareholder

Required Submittals

• Resume

Closing Date

August 14, 2026

About LHB

Founded in Duluth in 1966, LHB is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm that delivers integrated, creative, and high-performance design solutions for buildings, sites, and infrastructure. We specialize in commercial, education, government, healthcare, housing, public works, industrial, and energy projects and maintain four regional offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. LHB is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace by USA TODAY and the Minnesota Star Tribune, with multiple culture excellence awards across employee experience categories.

LHB does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled