Senior Transportation Project Manager — MDOT/LPA Lead

DLZ Corporation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts & health FS

401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)

Paid parental leave

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

Wellness program

Job summary

DLZ Corporation seeks an experienced Transportation Engineer - Project Manager to lead Michigan transportation projects from planning through design delivery. The role is based in Lansing, Waterford, Detroit, or Muskegon and targets a seasoned PE adept at client leadership, project management, and coordinating cross-discipline teams.

The successful candidate will own scope, budget, schedule, and quality, while driving proposals, client meetings, and collaborative solutions across DLZ's Michigan

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10–15 years of roadway/transportation experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Michigan or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Demonstrated experience managing MDOT and/or Local Agency Federal Aid projects.
• Ability to safely access and traverse construction sites in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Manage MDOT and Local Agency Federal Aid transportation projects from procurement through detailed design.
• Serve as the primary client contact, leading meetings and managing communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define project scope, procedures, schedules, and budgets; ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Direct and coordinate multi discipline project teams across Michigan offices.
• Monitor project fees, staffing, schedules, and forecasts; proactively manage risk.
• Ensure compliance with DLZ Quality Control, safety, and documentation standards.
• Review and approve technical deliverables prepared by project teams.
• Support business development efforts, including client discovery, proposals, interviews, and win to work activities.
• Partner with accounting to ensure accurate and timely billing and collections.

Skills

Project management

Client leadership

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

Job description

DLZ Corporation seeks an experienced Transportation Engineer - Project Manager to lead Michigan transportation projects from planning through design delivery. The role is based in Lansing, Waterford, Detroit, or Muskegon and targets a seasoned PE adept at client leadership, project management, and coordinating cross-discipline teams.

The successful candidate will own scope, budget, schedule, and quality, while driving proposals, client meetings, and collaborative solutions across DLZ's Michigan