Senior Transportation Project Manager

GBA; Illinois; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life, accident, and disability coverge

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and/

Paid company holidays, floating etc.

Opportunities for training, growth and

Job summary

GBA, based in the United States, seeks a transportation project engineer to lead design efforts for arterial and local road projects. You will analyze technical data, develop construction documents, and evaluate design alternatives while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure successful delivery.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships, scope and budget accountability, and mentorship of junior staff in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• 7+ years of experience in project design and plan development; DOT or Municipal experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Bentley's OpenRoads Designer (ORD).
• Strong technical knowledge of engineering principles and practices.
• Ability to lead design tasks across a variety of transportation project types.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local policies, procedures, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects and lead design efforts for transportation projects, including intersections, local streets, collectors, arterials, rural roadways, trails, sidewalks, and ADA facilities.
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, survey data, and other technical information to support design development and preparation of construction documents.
• Conduct preliminary engineering evaluations and studies to identify design alternatives and develop recommendations.
• Prepare and review project quantities and cost estimates.
• Coordinate internally with multidisciplinary teams to align technical disciplines, project priorities, deliverables, and schedules.
• Coordinate externally with clients, subconsultants, agencies, and other project partners to facilitate communication, resolve issues, and support successful project delivery.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication, responsiveness, and an understanding of client needs and project expectations.
• Manage projects with accountability for scope, schedule, and budget, proactively identifying and addressing potential impacts to project delivery.
• Monitor and manage project financial performance, including budgets, labor utilization, progress against scope, and overall project profitability.
• Ensure project deliverables meet established quality standards and QA/QC requirements.
• Supervise and mentor junior staff, providing technical guidance and supporting their professional development.
• Ensure project work complies with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and design standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Transportation design

Budget management

QA/QC

Client coordination

Mentoring

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

ORD / OpenRoads Designer

Job description

GBA, based in the United States, seeks a transportation project engineer to lead design efforts for arterial and local road projects. You will analyze technical data, develop construction documents, and evaluate design alternatives while coordinating with multidisciplinary teams and clients to ensure successful delivery.

The role emphasizes strong client relationships, scope and budget accountability, and mentorship of junior staff in a dynamic, safety-focused environment.