Transportation Senior Project Manager-Municipal

JEO Consulting Group, Inc.; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JEO Consulting Group, Inc. in Kansas is seeking a Transportation Senior Project Manager (Municipal) to lead business development, client management, and project delivery for municipal roadway design projects.

This role involves managing budgets, schedules, contracts, funding requests, and coordinating with cross‑functional teams, while mentoring staff and expanding relationships across Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence, Kansas City, and other PK communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 15+ years' experience in municipal transportation projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project proposals, scopes of services and cost estimates.
• Lead interview teams for major project pursuits.
• Manage budgets, schedules, contracts, funding requests and QA plans.
• Oversee development of complex municipal street projects with possible KDOT support.
• Manage and mentor staff with responsibility for meeting client expectations.
• Develop career and staff development of team members.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships for municipal projects.
• Handle multiple clients and projects simultaneously.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Company Overview

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 (Municipal) leads some or all activities, including business development, client management, project management, and project delivery activities for our large municipal client base including Wichita, Topeka, Lawrence, Kansas City, and other 1st Class Kansas communities. This position is supported by a department of professionals with a common goal of delivering successful projects that meet or exceed client expectations while meeting JEO’s financial goals.

Responsibilities And Duties

• Prepare project proposals, scopes of services and cost estimates for a diverse portfolio of primarily municipal project types.
• Lead interview teams for major project pursuits.
• Manage budgets, schedules, contracts, funding requests and communication and quality control plans in support of key municipal roadway design projects.
• Oversee the development and completion of complex municipal street projects with the opportunity to occasionally support KDOT projects.
• Manage and mentor staff or a project team with responsibility for meeting client expectations.
• Active participation in career and staff development of team members.
• Ability to successfully develop and maintain strong relationships. Ideal candidate will have existing client relationships to supplement the relationships already maintained by JEO.
• Ability to manage multiple clients and projects at once.

Qualifications And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 15+ years' experience working in the engineering industry on municipal transportation projects
• A passion for working with a team to deliver results that will bring positive results for our municipal clients.