Transportation Project Manager

JEO Consulting Group; South Sioux City (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Insurance options

401K matching

Annual bonus program

Career development support

Job summary

JEO Consulting Group in South Sioux City is looking for a Transportation Senior Project Manager to lead engineering projects in street, highway, trail, and bridge services. This role involves developing project plans, managing budgets, and ensuring client satisfaction.

The ideal candidate will have a PE license and at least 8 years of experience in municipal transportation projects. JEO offers a competitive salary and robust benefits package, including 401K matching and wellness incentives.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 8+ years of experience in municipal transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans for transportation engineering projects.
• Lead and mentor project teams while fostering collaboration.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to meet project requirements.
• Prepare proposals, scopes, and cost estimates.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and communication plans.
• Coordinate design, construction, and implementation activities.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Transportation engineering

Team leadership

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

8+ years in engineering industry

Job description

JEO is not your typical engineering firm. We have a welcoming, fun, and laid-back culture that encourages communication and collaboration where our greatest strength is our team members. If you value great work-life integration and work best in a relaxed, supportive, and inclusive environment, we may be the place where you ARE the best version of yourself. We are a relationship-based company that prioritizes building people and providing opportunities.

With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, JEO has been serving clients since 1937. We are a leading multidisciplinary firm working hard to improve the communities in which we live, work and play. Join us at JEO and become part of our team that blends expertise, fun and passion for serving each other and our communities. Together, we can make a difference while building a rewarding career!

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

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.