Transportation Project Manager

JEO Consulting Group; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Annual bonus program

Health insurance options

Vacation/Sick/Flex time

Wellness incentives

Career development support

Job summary

JEO Consulting Group’s Transportation Department seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead transportation engineering projects, oversee timelines and budgets, and drive client management and business development efforts. The role supports a department of professionals to ensure successful project outcomes that align with JEO’s financial goals.

The ideal candidate will have PE licensure and 8+ years of municipal transportation project experience, with the ability to mentor staff and coordinate

Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license and 8+ years’ experience in municipal transportation projects.
• Experience leading project teams and working with clients is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement project plans for transportation engineering projects, considering timelines, budgets, and resources
• Lead a project team of engineers and technicians, assigning tasks, providing guidance and mentorship while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, contractors and other stakeholders to understand project requirements while maintaining strong client relationships and meeting client expectations
• Prepare project proposals, scopes of service and cost estimates for a diverse portfolio of project types
• Manage budgets, schedules, bids, contracts, funding requests and communication plans
• Coordinate various aspects of transportation engineering projects including design, construction, and implementation activities

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Job Summary

JEO’s Transportation Department provides expertise and services in street, highway, trail and bridge engineering services. The Transportation Senior Project Manager is supported by a department of professionals to take the lead on managing successful projects that meet or exceed client expectations while meeting JEO’s financial goals. This individual will have the ability to support client management and business development endeavors as well.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and implement project plans for transportation engineering projects, considering timelines, budgets, and resources
• Lead a project team of engineers and technicians, assigning tasks, providing guidance and mentorship while fostering a collaborative and positive work environment
• Collaborate with clients, government agencies, contractors and other stakeholders to understand project requirements while maintaining strong client relationships and meeting client expectations
• Prepare project proposals, scopes of service and cost estimates for a diverse portfolio of project types
• Manage budgets, schedules, bids, contracts, funding requests and communication plans
• Coordinate various aspects of transportation engineering projects including design, construction, and implementation activities

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 8+ years' experience working in the engineering industry on municipal transportation projects

Benefits

With offices throughout the Midwest, JEO is proud to offer a robust benefits package designed to support and protect our employees and their loved ones. In turn, we trust these benefits and rewards will amplify the pride and satisfaction you feel as an integral part of JEO. A few of the highlights include competitive salaries, insurance options, vacation/sick/flex time, 401K matching, wellness incentives, comprehensive career development support, an annual bonus program, participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and much more aimed at enriching your experience with us.