Senior Transportation Project Manager

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

Awesome work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham is looking for a Transportation Engineering Lead in Champaign, IL, who will shape and execute strategic initiatives within the organization. This full-time position involves leading transportation projects, client engagement, and team mentorship. Candidates should have extensive experience in transportation engineering and a passion for developing innovative solutions. The role offers a hybrid work environment and a competitive salary ranging from $160,000 to $200,000 per year, along with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in transportation engineering and project management.
• Proven track record in client engagement and strategic planning.
• Strong leadership skills to mentor and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation strategy by collaborating with the executive team.
• Lead the development of strategies for advancing transportation projects.
• Accountable for client engagement and relationship building.

Skills

Transportation engineering experience

Client engagement

Strategic planning

Leadership and mentoring

Project management

Job description

Are you a trailblazer who thrives on turning ideas into reality? Ready to hit the road to success? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated Transportation Engineering Lead, who is a proven leader, mentor and strategic thinker. If you are eager to spearhead the development and expansion of our transportation engineering team, this is the position for you.

What’s in it for you?

We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. At Fehr Graham, we don’t just manage projects – we bring them to life! This position will put you in the driver’s seat to steer our transportation projects to success. If you have a passion for transforming concepts into tangible achievements and hope to accelerate your career, we want you on our team.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our East Peoria, Illinois offices with the opportunity to work in a hybrid fashion.

What you’ll do

As Transportation Engineering Lead, you will be a pivotal figure within our organization by contributing to the strategic leadership of the company. Your primary responsibility will be to continuously build and improve the transportation engineering opportunities. You will be tasked with shaping and executing the strategic initiatives necessary for driving growth and stability within the transportation team. This role demands a visionary leader with extensive experience in transportation engineering, client engagement, and strategic planning.

• Develop transportation strategy by collaborating with the executive team to outline and execute the firm's transportation plan, ensuring alignment with organizational values and mission.
• Lead the development of comprehensive strategies for advancing transportation projects and services.
• Accountable for client engagement and relationship building by establishing and fostering strong relationships with local agencies, existing clients and potential target clients, to understand their transportation project needs and secure new opportunities.
• Serve as a liaison between our clients, our organization, and regulatory bodies like the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to advance simple and complex transportation projects.
• Responsible for project leadership and management by overseeing the execution of transportation projects, ensuring that they meet client expectations, industry standards, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Play a key role in recruiting, mentoring, and developing the transportation design team.
• Perform financial oversight by monitoring project budgets, resources, and financial performance to ensure the successful and profitable completion of transportation projects.
• Contribute to financial planning for the transportation department and assess project feasibility.
• Act as the primary point of contact for transportation projects, facilitating clear and effective communication between clients, project teams, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Develop new clients and maintain existing clients by establishing a personal working relationship with key decision makers and influencers based on Fehr Graham core values.
• Develop and maintain a high-level understanding of transportation engineering technology trends and advancements.
• Attend meetings, community, and industry events.
• Follow/research industry trends and communicate back to the team/knowledge sharing.
• Maintain client confidentiality of all project work.
• Abide by Fehr Graham core values and work daily toward the mission of Fehr Graham.
• Other duties assigned.

What you’ll get

• Medical/dental/vision
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Profit‑sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• An awesome work environment.

Job Details

• Department: Transportation
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Location: East Peoria, IL (Hybrid)
• Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 / year
• Reporting To: Joshua Harken

Equal Opportunity Employer

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