Senior Transportation Project Manager

About the role

The Transportation Engineering Lead position at Fehr Graham is a pivotal figure within the organization, responsible for leading the development and expansion of the transportation engineering team. This role demands a visionary leader with extensive experience in transportation engineering, client engagement, and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the executive team to outline and execute the firm's transportation plan, ensuring alignment with organizational values and mission.

• Develop comprehensive strategies for advancing transportation projects and services.

• Establish and foster strong relationships with local agencies, both existing clients and potential target clients, to understand their transportation project needs and secure new opportunities.

• Serve as a liaison between clients, our organization, and regulatory bodies like the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to advance transportation projects.

• Oversee the execution of transportation projects, ensuring they meet client expectations, industry standards, and internal quality benchmarks.

• Recruit, mentor, and develop the transportation design team.

• Maintain financial oversight by monitoring project budgets, resources, and financial performance to ensure successful and profitable project completion.

• Facilitate clear and effective communication between clients, project teams, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.

• Establish a personal working relationship with key decision makers and influencers based on Fehr Graham core values.

• Stay updated on transportation engineering technology trends and advancements.

• Attend meetings, community, and industry events.

• Communicate industry trends to the team and share knowledge.

• Maintain client confidentiality of all project work.

• Abide by Fehr Graham core values and contribute to the mission of the company.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, candidates should possess:

• A minimum of 10 years of experience in transportation engineering.

• Proven leadership skills and experience in managing and growing a team.

• Strong client engagement and relationship-building abilities.

• Experience with transportation project management and execution.

• Knowledge of transportation engineering technology trends and advancements.

• Ability to work collaboratively with the executive team and other departments.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Qualifications

Candidates should hold a relevant degree in transportation engineering or a closely related field, along with:

• A Professional Engineer (PE) license.

• Experience with project management software and tools.

• Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance.

• Experience with project budgeting and financial management.

• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.

Skills

Essential skills for this role include:

• Strategic thinking and planning.

• Client relationship management.

• Project management.

• Financial analysis and budgeting.

• Communication and collaboration.

• Technology and innovation.

Benefits

Fehr Graham offers:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Profit-sharing bonus plan.

• Paid time off.

• An engaging and supportive work environment.

Pay

$160,000 - $200,000 / year

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule, with some travel required.