Sr. Project Manager, Transportation

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

Job summary

A leading firm in civil engineering seeks a Sr. Project Manager, Transportation, to lead project teams in Chicago. The role involves strategic planning, client engagement, and financial management across various infrastructure projects. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering and extensive project management experience.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Educational assistance program

Qualifications

• 10 years of professional experience.
• 5+ years of project management and client interface experience.
• Professional Engineer License required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

ORD

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

• Industries

  Civil Engineering

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Atlas by 2x

Get notified about new Senior Project Manager jobs in Chicago, IL.

Chicago, IL $165,000 - $185,000 2 months ago

Project Manager (Communications + Creative)

Greater Chicago Area $90,000 - $120,000 1 week ago

Greater Chicago Area $150,000 - $165,000 1 week ago

Deerfield, IL
$120,000.00
-
$192,500.00
2 days ago

Glenview, IL
$92,095.00
-
$156,562.00
16 hours ago

Downers Grove, IL
$90,900.00
-
$164,200.00
2 weeks ago

Chicago, IL
$137,500.00
-
$182,129.20
2 weeks ago

Scrum Master With Project Manager(Combination)

Chicago, IL
$100,000.00
-
$150,000.00
3 days ago

Senior Program Manager, Change Management

Downers Grove, IL
$95,000.00
-
$115,000.00
3 weeks ago

Senior Project Manager (Customer Solutions Management)

Chicago, IL
$85,000.00
-
$110,000.00
2 weeks ago

Senior Project Manager- Finance Application Implementation

Senior Technical Program Manager - Workday Financial Management (REMOTE)

Chicago, IL
$130,000.00
-
$260,000.00
1 week ago

Senior Project Manager - Professional Practice Group (Audit)

Chicago, IL $83,100 - $141,300 1 month ago

Project Manager - Global Cyber and Information Security - Remote - Contract

Sr. Program Manager, Change Management, WW Retail Growth & Development

IT Project Manager - Merger & Integrations (Remote / Temp-to-hire)

Chicago, IL $158,538.59 - $186,516 2 weeks ago

Chicago, IL $125,000 - $145,000 7 months ago

Director of Project and Integration Management

Chicago, IL $186,900 - $283,800 2 weeks ago

Senior Internal HR Consultant / HR Project Manager – Business Transformation Support

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.