Transportation Project Manager

Foth; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Transportation Project Manager to lead design projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. This role offers a collaborative and flexible work environment, where you will mentor a multidisciplinary team and engage in diverse projects that enhance professional growth. With a strong emphasis on quality and client relationships, you will play a crucial role in delivering successful transportation solutions. If you thrive in a dynamic culture and are passionate about engineering challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team culture

Diverse project engagements

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in design engineering and/or project management roles.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Wisconsin is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical transportation engineering project activities.
• Maintain relationships with WisDOT and ensure effective communication.
• Deliver high-quality projects within budget and schedule.

Skills

Transportation Engineering

Project Management

Communication

Team Leadership

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License in Wisconsin

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 29 locations are dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities. If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Foth is experiencing significant growth within our Wisconsin transportation team. We are seeking a dedicated, innovative, and results-driven Transportation Project Manager to lead design projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT). We also welcome experienced transportation design engineers aspiring to transition into project management roles. The ideal candidate will work out of one of our WI office locations: Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead technical transportation engineering project activities, focusing on roadway, structure, and intersection design.
• Maintain and enhance relationships with WisDOT, ensuring effective communication throughout the project development process.
• Lead, mentor, and foster teamwork among multidisciplinary team members.
• Deliver high-quality projects within budget, schedule, and contractual commitments.
• Collaborate closely with relevant permitting agencies.
• Actively participate in project pursuit decisions and proposal development.
• Develop and negotiate WisDOT contracts, including special provisions and work breakdown structures.
• Provide proactive performance feedback to project team members to support their skill and career development.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in design engineering and/or project management roles on WisDOT projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 15 years of experience in designing and/or managing transportation projects.
• 5+ years of experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Why Foth:

Established Reputation : With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.

Dynamic Culture : Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth opportunities and supportive colleagues, contributing to our impressive 92+% member retention rate.

Challenging Projects : Engage in diverse and exciting projects that promote continuous professional growth and development.

Join our team and experience the Foth difference! Learn more at foth.com/careers

All Foth Companies are equal opportunity employers, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. All locations are tobacco-free.Subject to applicable state law, all applicants who have received a written offer of employment and a copy of Foth’s Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace Program Policy, will be required to undergo testing for commonly abused controlled substances.Applicants must complete the required drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance. Foth will pay for all drug testing, which will be conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory that follows testing requirements in accordance with applicable state law.

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