Senior Transportation Design Manager

Randerson Technical Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Randerson Technical Staffing is seeking an energetic Transportation Design Manager for a downtown Chicago office to lead a design team on highway and rail projects.

You will oversee project delivery from concept to final design, mentor engineers, ensure QA/QC, maintain client relationships, and pursue new business opportunities. The role reports to the VP of Civil/Transportation and emphasizes collaboration, innovation, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois.
• 10+ years of progressive highway/roadway design experience, 5+ years in team leadership.
• Experience with IDOT, CDOT, Tollway, or transit/rail agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage transportation design team, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
• Oversee development and production of highway plans and specifications for Illinois clients.
• Maintain and grow client relationships and support business development efforts.
• Coach, mentor, and develop staff.
• Promote a culture of innovation and work-life balance.
• Ensure QA/QC is performed on every project.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentoring

Time management

Client relations

Quality assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bentley MicroStation

OpenRoads

Job description

Randerson Technical Staffing is seeking an energetic Transportation Design Manager for a downtown Chicago office to lead a design team on highway and rail projects.

You will oversee project delivery from concept to final design, mentor engineers, ensure QA/QC, maintain client relationships, and pursue new business opportunities. The role reports to the VP of Civil/Transportation and emphasizes collaboration, innovation, work-life balance, and professional growth.