Project Manager

About the role

DLZ Corporation seeks a Transportation Engineer - Project Manager to lead Michigan transportation projects from planning through design delivery, based in Lansing, Waterford, Detroit, or Muskegon.

Responsibilities

• Manage MDOT and Local Agency Federal Aid transportation projects from procurement through detailed design.
• Serve as the primary client contact, leading meetings and managing communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Define project scope, procedures, schedules, and budgets; ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Direct and coordinate multi-discipline project teams across Michigan offices.
• Monitor project fees, staffing, schedules, and forecasts; proactively manage risk.
• Ensure compliance with DLZ Quality Control, safety, and documentation standards.
• Review and approve technical deliverables prepared by project teams.
• Support business development efforts, including client discovery, proposals, interviews, and win to work activities.
• Partner with accounting to ensure accurate and timely billing and collections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering.
• 10-15 years of roadway/transportation experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Michigan or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Proficiency with MicroStation/OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• Demonstrated experience managing MDOT and/or Local Agency Federal Aid projects.
• Ability to safely access and traverse construction sites in Michigan.