Transportation Project Manager (Civil Engineer)

Brighton Solutions; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) plan matching

Medical benefits

Flexible work environment

Professional development

Job summary

Brighton Solutions seeks a Transportation Project Manager (Civil Engineering) to lead transportation infrastructure projects in Northern Illinois, with locations in Schaumburg or Rockford. The role targets a licensed civil engineer who excels in managing complex programs, mentoring teams, and maintaining strong client relationships on high-profile roadway initiatives.

You will oversee multidisciplinary projects, coordinate planning, budgeting, scheduling and resource allocation, and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or ability to obtain licensure is required.
• 7+ years of experience managing transportation engineering projects.
• Strong background in IDOT roadway and bridge design projects.
• Experience mentoring engineering staff and leading teams.
• Familiarity with county and municipal transportation projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transportation engineering projects through IDOT Phase I–III.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and provide technical leadership.
• Develop and maintain relationships with public agencies and transportation clients.
• Support business development and pursue opportunities in the region.
• Monitor backlog, workload, and performance to keep projects on time and within budget.
• Serve as primary client contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with IDOT standards and local agency requirements.
• Assist with proposals, presentations, and client meetings.

Skills

Civil engineering

Project management

IDOT projects

MicroStation/OpenRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Client relationship management

Budgeting & scheduling

Mentoring staff

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license - Illinois

Tools

MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Adobe software

Job description

Transportation Project Manager (Civil Engineering)

Location: Schaumburg, IL or Rockford, IL

About Brighton Solutions

Brighton Solutions is partnering with a well-established civil engineering consulting firm to identify an experienced Transportation Project Manager to lead transportation infrastructure projects throughout Northern Illinois. This is an excellent opportunity for a licensed civil engineer who enjoys managing complex projects, mentoring engineering teams, and building strong client relationships while contributing to impactful roadway and transportation improvements. This role offers theopportunity to lead high-profile transportation infrastructure projects.

Position Overview

As a Transportation Project Manager, you will oversee a diverse portfolio of transportation engineering projects, including IDOT, county, and municipal work. You will be responsible for managing project delivery, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, maintaining client relationships, and supporting business development efforts to expand transportation services throughout the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple transportation engineering projects through various phases, including IDOT Phase I, II, and III projects.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams while providing technical leadership and mentorship.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with public agencies, municipalities, counties, and transportation clients.
• Collaborate with business development efforts by identifying upcoming opportunities and supporting pursuit strategies.
• Monitor project backlog, workload, and performance to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure engineering work complies with applicable IDOT standards, local agency requirements, and industry best practices.
• Support proposal preparation, project presentations, and client meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or reciprocal state license toobtain Illinois licensure.
• 7+ years of experience managing transportation engineering projects.
• Strong background in IDOT roadway and bridge design projects.
• Experience managing and mentoring engineering staff.
• Knowledge of county and municipal transportation projects is highly preferred.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer, and Adobe software.
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client relationship management skills.
• Ability to successfully manage multiple priorities in a collaborative environment.

This position is offered with a competitive compensation structure, matching 401(k) plan, strong medical benefits, a flexible work environment and excellent professional development.This role would suite an established Transportation Project Manager or an experienced Transportation Project Engineer ready for that next career step.