Title: Construction Transportation Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL

Duration: 6 month contract to permanent hire

Pay Rate: $40-50/hr plus full health, dental, and vision insurance benefits

Start: ASAP

Number of openings 2-3

Must Haves:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
• 5-10 years of relevant experience
• Experience with the Chicago Department of Transportation CDOT, Illinois Tollway, IDOT, or similar State DOT and/or local government agencies developing, delivering, and managing transportation design projects
• Must be self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of project team to complete tasks
• Experienced in and fully capable of using the Microsoft software suite including Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Knowledge of virtual collaboration tools such as ProjectWise, Bluebeam, and Microsoft Teams
• Proven leadership, communication, collaboration, mentoring and client liaison skills

Pluses:

• Working knowledge of roadway design software used to prepare engineering and design documents including Open Roads and Open Roads Designer (ORD)
• Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license

Day to Day:

• Manage a wide variety and complexity of highway related projects.
• Maintain project schedules and manage project financials including profit/loss responsibility and targeted direct margin.
• Coordinate staff required for internal project teams, including directing, coordinating and reviewing work by others.
• Perform design computations, oversee report, plan and specification development and sign and seal construction documents as necessary.
• Oversee and approve invoicing/billing and manage project scope and secure change orders as necessary, chase A/R and provide internal reporting as may be required.
• Work with other senior staff within Infrastructure & Transportation and other practices groups, as necessary, to execute project delivery.
• Act as clients representative with the client and subcontractors during project, negotiations, execution and close-out.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and presentations for project pursuits.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.