Transportation Design Project Manager-2601230YK02

ardmoreroderick; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 109,970 - 149,988; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans

401K, Paid Maternity Leave, PTO

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Ardmore Roderick is seeking a Transportation Design Project Manager in Chicago, IL or Downers Grove, IL. The role involves leading civil transportation design projects, coordinating with clients and subconsultants, and guiding a team to meet schedules and budgets.

The candidate should have a BS in Civil Engineering, 8–15 years of civil transportation experience, a PE license in IL or reciprocity within one year, and strong communication and organizational skills. Hybrid arrangements may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Responsibilities

• Develop civil design plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Prepare and review design calculations
• Manage project schedules and budgets
• Determine project needs, assign tasks and manage team completion
• Assist junior engineers with technical support and skill development
• Coordinate with clients and subconsultants

Skills

Team player

Communication

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

ProjectWise

Bluebeam

Adobe

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

PE license in IL or reciprocity within 1 year

Tools

Microsoft Office

ProjectWise

Bluebeam

Adobe

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a new Transportation Design Project Manager to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Civil Design Transportation Design Project Manager, you will work with a team of infrastructure solutions experts to address our client’s evolving project needs. This opportunity is available in our Chicago, IL or Downers Grove, IL offices and may include hybrid arrangements depending on the client, project, and team requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop civil design plans, specifications and cost estimates
• Prepare and review design calculations
• Manage project schedules and budgets
• Determine project needs, assign tasks and manage team completion
• Assist junior engineers with technical support and provide skill‑development opportunities
• Coordinate with clients and subconsultants

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• 8‑15 years of experience on civil transportation‑centric design projects
• Phase I/II design experience of varying complexity for clients such as IDOT, Tollway, CDOT, and other local agencies
• PE license in IL or ability to obtain one within 1 year via reciprocity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ProjectWise, Bluebeam, and/or Adobe
• Team‑player mindset with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Open Roads
• Familiarity with proposal preparation
• Experience preparing project reports
• Experience managing people and projects
• Drainage design experience
• CFM license
• PTOE license

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more

Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity.

Salary Range: $109,970-149,988. Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.

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