Senior Transportation PM: Lead Illinois Roadway Projects

LVI Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Life and Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Professional Development Support

Educational Assistance

Job summary

LVI Associates is partnered with a nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure consulting firm seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to join its Chicago team. You will lead complex roadway projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and build lasting client relationships with IDOT, the Tollway, and local municipalities.

You’ll shape projects from planning through final design and construction, ensuring quality, schedules, and budgets while supporting growth in Illinois

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 15+ years of transportation engineering experience.
• 5+ years of project management and client-facing experience in Illinois.
• Illinois PE license.
• Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD).

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation and roadway projects through planning, design, and construction support.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and project performance.
• Serve as primary client contact with agencies and stakeholders.
• Build relationships with public-sector transportation clients in Illinois.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, technicians, and consultants.
• Mentor junior staff and promote a collaborative team environment.
• Coordinate meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ensure deliverables meet agency requirements and quality standards.
• Support growth and business development within the transportation practice.
• Monitor invoicing, contracts, and overall project profitability.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client relationship management

Public-sector collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

LVI Associates is partnered with a nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure consulting firm seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to join its Chicago team. You will lead complex roadway projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and build lasting client relationships with IDOT, the Tollway, and local municipalities.

You’ll shape projects from planning through final design and construction, ensuring quality, schedules, and budgets while supporting growth in Illinois