Transportation Project Manager

Fuss & O'Neill; Springfield, Buffalo (IL, MA, NY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Transportation Project Manager to lead transformative infrastructure projects. This role emphasizes creativity and innovation, allowing you to make a positive impact on communities. You'll manage complex projects, ensuring compliance with regulations while fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Enjoy a flexible work environment that prioritizes work-life balance, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for continuous learning. If you're passionate about improving quality of life through engineering, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Schedule Flexibility

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Access to Online Courses

Generous Paid Time Off

Career Advancement Opportunities

Team-Building Activities

Qualifications

• Experience managing transportation projects from inception to completion.
• Strong leadership and technical expertise in project planning and execution.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planning, design, and implementation of transportation projects.
• Serve as primary liaison with DOT agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Transportation Engineering

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering

Master's degree in related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

Description

Creativity. Innovation. A desire to effect positive change. That's what it takes to work at Fuss & O'Neill - because that's what we do for the communities in which we work: we create, innovate, and design long-lasting improvements that improve quality of life. Quality of life is also important on the job, so we've prioritized work-life balance by offering flexible/remote work opportunities, part-time benefits, and generous PTO. We believe that each day is an opportunity to support one another, to support our clients, and to support our communities. If you feel the same, then you've found your future.

We are seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead the successful execution of complex transportation projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing highway and roadway projects from inception to completion, demonstrating strong leadership, technical expertise, and a commitment to quality. This role offers an opportunity to contribute to transformative infrastructure projects that positively impact communities.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

* Oversee the planning, design, and implementation of transportation projects, including highways and roadways.

* Manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.

* Lead multidisciplinary teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Technical Oversight

* Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, client requirements, and industry best practices.

* Provide technical guidance on highway and roadway design and construction management.

* Monitor project progress and address challenges proactively.

Stakeholder Engagement

* Serve as the primary liaison with DOT agencies, clients, consultants, and regulatory bodies.

* Prepare and deliver presentations, reports, and updates to stakeholders.

* Build, foster, and maintain strong relationships with clients to support long-term partnerships.

Quality Assurance

* Oversee quality control processes to ensure deliverables meet high standards.

* Monitor project progress, addressing risks and challenges proactively.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or related field; master's degree a plus


• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license


• Proven track record of successfully managing projects from conception to completion, including experience with project planning, design, and construction phases


• Demonstrated experience working with Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies is strongly preferred


• In-depth knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD, and state-specific DOT guidelines


• Strong technical expertise in transportation engineering principles, standards, and practices, including proficiency with relevant software tools and design standards


• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and other modeling software

Why You'll Love Working with Us

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  Schedule Flexibility: Customize your work schedule to fit your life.


• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health benefits to keep you and your family healthy.


• Continuous Learning: Access to online courses, conferences, and learning materials to fuel your professional growth.


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  Paid Time Off: Take the time you need to recharge with our generous paid time off policy.


• Career Advancement: Clear paths for promotions and the opportunity to take on new challenges.


• Fun Team Culture: Regular team-building activities, happy hours, and company outings.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this position.

All offers are contingent upon a successful criminal background check. Fuss & O'Neill, Inc. is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Fuss & O'Neill participates in the Federal e-Verify program.

About Fuss & O'Neill

Fuss & O'Neill is a civil and environmental engineering firm that provides client-specific, forward-thinking, and holistic solutions. Since 1924, we have made it our mission to improve the built and natural environments in response to our public and private clients' evolving needs.

Our hiring process
Stage 1: Applied
Stage 2: Initial Screening
Stage 3: 1st Interview
Stage 4: 2nd Interview (If Applicable)
Stage 5: Offer
Stage 6: Hired