Sr. Project Manager, Transportation

Lensa; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading firm in civil engineering is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for their Chicago office. The role involves leading multidisciplinary teams, client engagement, and overseeing comprehensive project plans. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and significant project management experience.

Benefits

Health Benefits

401k

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience required.
• 5+ years of project management and client interface experience needed.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and timelines.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Technical Writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Job description

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Atlas is a nationwide leader in civil engineering, materials testing and geotechnical consulting services for environmental, industrial and infrastructure construction projects. Headquartered in Austin, TX, Atlas currently has over 3,500 employees with offices throughout the US, including Alaska & Hawaii. It’s no accident that Atlas creates a better experience for infrastructure and environmental projects. It’s how we are built – with the best people in the industry, with the reach and expertise to help at any and every step of the project, and with a heart-led approach that puts quality and safety at the center of everything we do. We’re just built to be better. We are a great company.

We are seeking a Sr. Project Manager, Transportation (ENG Project Manager 3) to join our Chicago, IL team! Come join us!

Job Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To

Team Leadership & Coordination

• Direct and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including engineers, technicians, and consultants.
• Mentor junior staff and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Assign tasks and monitor progress to ensure milestones are met on schedule.
  
  

Strategic Planning & Oversight

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensure all roadway design and construction activities align with jurisdictional standards.
• Oversee multiple phases of roadway projects—from conceptual planning to final design and construction.
  
  

Client & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
• Lead presentations, public hearings, and meetings to communicate project goals and updates.
• Address concerns and incorporate feedback into project development.
  
  

Financial & Contractual Management

• Manage contracts, billing, and collections to ensure project profitability.
• Track expenditures and maintain strict cost control throughout the project life cycle.
  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or similar required.
• Requires a minimum of 10 years of professional experience.
• Requires 5+ years of project management and client interface experience.
  
  

Technical Requirements

• Professional Engineer (PE) License Required, Illinois PE preferred.
• Must have strong oral and technical writing skills.
• Must have familiarity with MicroStation and preferably ORD experience.
• Familiarity with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and/or CDOT rules and regulations.
  
  

Other Miscellaneous Qualities

• Ability to travel 20% of the time.
  
  

Benefits

Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.

Who We Are

We strive to be the most sought-after infrastructure and environmental solutions company, known for our unique, values-driven approach and brought to life by the industry’s most exceptional people.

Atlas provides professional testing, inspection, engineering, environmental and consulting services from more than 100 locations nationwide. We deliver solutions to both public and private sector clients in the transportation, commercial, water, government, education and industrial markets.

With a legacy of providing consistent quality and results, Atlas creates a better experience at every stage of an infrastructure project. We connect the best experts in the industry to deliver value from concept to completion and beyond. This means doing everything our clients expect and then raising the expectations in a way that only our people can.

Our Values

Life: We enhance quality of life. We value people and safety above all else.

Heart: As our hallmarks, we act with compassion, empathy and respect.

Trust: We work together as partners, doing what we say with full accountability.

Mastery: Always striving for the highest quality, we ensure greatness inspires all our work.

Atlas EEOC Statement

Atlas is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Atlas makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. For more information, read through our EEO Policy https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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