Senior Transportation Engineering Manager & Client Lead

GAI Consultants Inc; Lisle (IL); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a Senior Engineering Manager with 15+ years of leadership experience to oversee traffic and engineering projects. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with state agencies, and delivering complex design solutions on-site or in a hybrid setup at Midwest offices.

A Professional Engineer license is required, with reciprocity to additional states. The position emphasizes leadership, budgeting, client liaison, and staff development to support

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in engineering project management.
• Experience with state agencies and design-build is preferred.
• PE Registration is required with reciprocity in multiple states.

Responsibilities

• Oversee engineers in plan development, financial monitoring, and client representation.
• Lead projects with complex features and integrate sustainability and risk analysis.
• Manage project objectives, budgets, and team performance across practice areas.

Skills

Leadership

Project oversight

Communication

Negotiation

Financial acumen

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Tools

Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks a Senior Engineering Manager with 15+ years of leadership experience to oversee traffic and engineering projects. This role involves managing multidisciplinary teams, coordinating with state agencies, and delivering complex design solutions on-site or in a hybrid setup at Midwest offices.

A Professional Engineer license is required, with reciprocity to additional states. The position emphasizes leadership, budgeting, client liaison, and staff development to support