Senior Transportation Project Manager

Mannik Smith Group; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

Exciting work environment

Job summary

Mannik Smith Group is seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager in Chicago, IL to lead their transportation engineering team. This role offers a competitive salary between $160,000 and $200,000 per year, with responsibilities including developing and executing transportation strategies, managing projects, and building client relationships. You will be part of a dynamic team focused on innovation and growth in an engaging work environment. Hybrid work options available, along with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), and more.

Qualifications

• Proven leader with experience in transportation project management.
• Strong understanding of strategic initiatives in transportation.
• Experience in budget management and financial planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop transportation strategy and execute firm's transportation plan.
• Lead advancement of transportation projects and services.
• Manage client relationships and project oversight.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Client relationship building

Financial oversight

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Transportation Project Manager

Department: Transportation

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chicago, IL

Reporting To: Joshua Harken

Compensation: $160,000 - $200,000 / year

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.

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What you’ll do

As the 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.

• 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; both 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

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people‑first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:

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

Equal Opportunity Employer

Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.