What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Project Manager/Engineer position at Mead & Hunt?
Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, food/beverage processing, and federal to transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.
Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.
Looking to grow your career with a company that values innovation and continuous development? We are an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, and we have continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, we have an exceptional opportunity for a highly motivated individual to join our Transportation team as a Transportation Project Manager in our Warrenville, IL or Chicago, IL office location.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as market leader and project manager on IDOT, Tollway, and/or municipal transportation improvement projects
- Participate in business development opportunities including writing technical proposals and proactive marketing of future opportunities. Lead proposals, scopes of work, and fee estimates
- Lead design and plan development for any typical highway project from preliminary to final design
- Maintain budgets, scopes, and schedules
- Develop and review plan sets, quantity estimates, and reports
- Preform QA/QC tasks
- Mentor project staff
A valid driver’s license and some travel will be required.
The successful candidate will have:
- A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in civil engineering or similar discipline from an accredited four-year college or university
- A minimum of 8 years of relevant work experience
- PE license in Illinois
The ideal candidate will have experience with any/all of the following:
- Experience developing and leading marketing initiatives
- Knowledge of AASHTO, MUTCD and IDOT or ISTHA and local design guidelines and manuals
- Experience preparing design and construction plans
- Experience preparing cost estimates and construction specifications or special provisions
- Experienced with report writing as relates to roadway projects
- Experience in coordination with various design disciplines, utility coordination and project stakeholders
- Experience in preparing scope of work and fee proposals
- MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.
Why Mead & Hunt?
- Strong Company Culture
- Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities
- Employee-Owned Firm
- Flexible Schedules
- Diverse Skillsets, One Company
- Impressive Benefits Package
Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.
Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
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