Senior Transportation Project Manager

trilongroup; Rockford (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Profit-sharing bonus plan

Paid time off

Positive work environment

Job summary

Fehr Graham, a fast-growing engineering environmental firm in Illinois, seeks a Transportation Engineering Lead to spearhead and mentor the transportation team. This role involves developing strategies and overseeing projects, ensuring client engagement and success.

The position offers a hybrid work environment, competitive salary, and benefits including medical, dental, and retirement plans. Ideal candidates will thrive in a collaborative workplace focused on growth and professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading transportation engineering teams.
• Strong background in developing transportation strategies.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transportation engineering team and projects.
• Develop and implement strategic initiatives for growth.
• Manage client expectations and build strong relationships.
• Oversee project management and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project management

Client engagement

Mentoring

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 new challenges and opportunities arise daily. This position will give you the chance to steer our transportation projects to success and accelerate your career.

Where you’ll work

The position is based in our East Peoria, Illinois offices with the opportunity to work in a hybrid fashion. We value work‑life balance, teamwork and professional growth.

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 transportation engineering opportunities, shaping and executing 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.
• Lead the development of comprehensive strategies for advancing transportation projects and services.
• Accountable for client engagement and relationship building, establishing strong relationships with local agencies and potential target clients.
• Serve as liaison between clients, the organization, and regulatory bodies like the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to advance projects.
• Lead project management, overseeing execution to meet client expectations, industry standards, and internal quality benchmarks.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop the transportation design team.
• Perform financial oversight by monitoring project budgets, resources, and financial performance.
• Contribute to financial planning for the transportation department and assess project feasibility.
• Act as primary contact for transportation projects, facilitating clear communication between all stakeholders.
• Develop new clients and maintain existing ones by building personal working relationships with key decision‑makers.
• Maintain a high‑level understanding of transportation engineering technology trends and advancements.
• Attend meetings, community, and industry events.
• Follow and research industry trends and share knowledge with the team.
• Maintain client confidentiality.
• Abide by Fehr Graham core values and work daily toward the mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you’ll get

You’ll have many opportunities for professional growth at a firm that values its employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit‑sharing bonus plan
• Paid time off
• Positive work environment