Transportation Project Manager

The Foth Companies; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking consulting firm is seeking a dedicated Transportation Project Manager to lead innovative design projects for the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. This role offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team while managing diverse and challenging projects. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, the company prides itself on a values-based culture, ensuring that every team member contributes to impactful solutions. If you have a passion for transportation engineering and project management, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant difference in your community and advance your career.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive colleagues

Diverse and exciting projects

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in design engineering and project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License 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

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Communication

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 position is based out of one of our WI office locations: Milwaukee, Madison, or Green Bay.

Primary Responsibilities:

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

Required Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Minimum of 15 years of experience in designing and/or managing transportation projects.
2. 5+ years of experience in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Why Foth:

• Established Reputation: With over 86 years of experience, 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 controlled substances, which will be paid for by Foth and conducted by a licensed independent medical laboratory following legal requirements. Applicants must complete drug testing within two business days of offer acceptance.