Senior Transportation PM – Major Projects & Design-Build

Lochmueller Group; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vacation & holidays

401k with match

ESOP

Professional development

Job summary

Lochmueller Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Transportation Team, leading major transportation projects and pursuing growth opportunities. The role emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery excellence across design, design-build, and alternative delivery methods.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex transportation programs, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering on budget and schedule while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• DBIA certification is preferred, but not required.
• Extensive and progressive experience managing major transportation projects.
• Experience delivering design-build, progressive design-build, or other alternative delivery projects is preferred.
• Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and client relationships.
• Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience with transportation agencies such as state DOTs, local agencies, and/or transportation authorities.
• Experience mentoring and developing project managers and technical staff is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage transportation projects through all phases of planning, design, and delivery.
• Lead project teams in managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, and client expectations.
• Oversee project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, contract administration, and variance management.
• Apply and reinforce quality control procedures, technical standards, and risk management practices.
• Promote consistent project management best practices across teams and offices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to internal teams and clients while ensuring successful project outcomes.
• Mentor and coach Project Managers and Deputy Project Managers across the Transportation Sector.
• Share best practices related to project delivery, client communication, financial management, and risk mitigation.
• Support the professional development of transportation staff through coaching, knowledge sharing, and succession planning efforts.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence.
• Lead or support pursuit strategy, proposal development, and interview preparation for transportation opportunities.
• Provide project delivery insights that strengthen competitive positioning and win strategies.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships as a primary point of contact on assigned projects.
• Collaborate with market leaders and transportation leadership to identify and pursue growth opportunities.
• Stay informed on industry trends, emerging delivery methods, and transportation innovations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Lochmueller Group is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Transportation Team, leading major transportation projects and pursuing growth opportunities. The role emphasizes mentorship, cross-functional collaboration, and delivery excellence across design, design-build, and alternative delivery methods.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex transportation programs, strong leadership, and a track record of delivering on budget and schedule while