Senior Project Manager, Transportation

Senior Project Manager, Transportation (hybrid)
ms consultants, inc.
Youngstown, Akron, or Cleveland, Ohio

Are you ready to take your career to the next level and make a meaningful impact in the transportation industry? ms consultants is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing team in the Northeastern Ohio Transportation Group. If you're passionate about leading complex transportation projects and working in a collaborative, innovative environment, this is your chance to make a real difference.

As a family-owned company, we treat our talented teams as more than just numbers. We’re committed to building thriving communities, smarter cities, and a brighter future — and we want you to be a part of it.

About the Transportation Business Unit

At ms consultants, inc., we provide comprehensive transportation engineering services for projects of all sizes — from major interstate systems to local roads. Our services include roadway and intersection design, corridor improvements, bridge replacement and rehabilitation, and environmental documentation. Our expert team of engineers works closely together to deliver innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable transportation solutions that benefit communities and enhance infrastructure across the regions.

What You'll Do: 

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a key role in the development and execution of transportation engineering projects. This includes overseeing the day-to-day design and management of projects for a wide range of clients. With your leadership and technical expertise, you’ll ensure that our clients continue to receive high-quality, cost-effective solutions — a standard ms consultants has been delivering for over 50 years. Key responsibilities include:

• Project Leadership: Manage the day-to-day activities of transportation projects, including staff coordination, budget oversight, and schedule management.
• Roadway Design: Oversee the design and preparation of roadway plans for highway and local road projects.
• Quality Assurance: Lead quality review processes and perform internal technical reviews to ensure plans meet the highest standards.
• Mentorship: Provide feedback, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and development.
• Client Relations: Participate in client presentations, demonstrating technical expertise and building strong, lasting relationships with clients.
• Project Coordination: Prepare project schedules, estimate manpower needs, and manage proposals, scope-of-work, and fees.
• Scope Management: Recognize scope changes, assist in negotiating contract modifications, and ensure client expectations are met.
• Collaborative Teamwork: Work closely with engineers, technicians, and administrative staff to ensure successful project execution.

What You'll Bring: 

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager with a strong mix of technical expertise, leadership skills, and the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience: Proven experience in the design and preparation of plans for both interstate and local road/street projects.
• Licensing: Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Ohio or the ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
• Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated experience managing transportation projects, including budgets, schedules, and teams.
• Mentorship and Leadership: Experience in a mentorship or supervisory role, with a passion for developing junior staff.
• Technical Proficiency: Knowledge of ODOT and FHWA standards, and experience with MicroStation, GeoPAK, and Open Roads.
• Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams and communicate effectively with clients.
• Independence and Teamwork: Ability to work independently while also thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Client Focus: A strong desire to manage projects, build relationships, and deliver exceptional service to clients.

Educational Qualifications:

• BS in Engineering from an ABET accredited College or University

If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in the transportation industry and grow your career with a company that values its people, apply today to join our dynamic team at ms consultants!

Why Choose ms consultants? 

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.

We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holidays. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for select position, depending on the role and work requirement.

Our Mission: 

By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients. 

Our Vision:

Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.

Our Values: 

We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.

The ms Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

ms is a company that actively promotes anti-racist values and fosters an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means working together to speak out and take action against all forms of racism, bias, and discrimination, not only in our company but in our community and everyday lives. Read more about ms DEI here.

ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ms fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. ms does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.