Transportation Project Lead & Manager — IDOT Highway Design

Northern Impact; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A national award-winning engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Engineering Project Manager to lead design and plan production teams on transportation infrastructure projects. Candidates should have experience in managing Phase I and Phase II projects specifically with the Illinois Department of Transportation and proficiency in relevant engineering tools. This role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and the ability to deliver high-quality projects.

Qualifications

• 7 to 12 years of progressive experience in transportation design.
• In-depth knowledge of IDOT and Illinois Tollway engineering practices.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of engineers and drafters.
• Manage project financials and budgets.
• Prepare comprehensive project design and environmental reports.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Attention to Detail

Decision-Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois

Tools

MicroStation V8i SS10

OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition (CE)

ProjectWise

AutoTURN

Microsoft Office

Bluebeam

Job description

A national award-winning engineering firm is seeking a highly motivated Transportation Engineering Project Manager to lead design and plan production teams on transportation infrastructure projects. Candidates should have experience in managing Phase I and Phase II projects specifically with the Illinois Department of Transportation and proficiency in relevant engineering tools. This role emphasizes collaboration, strong communication, and the ability to deliver high-quality projects.