Senior Project Manager | Transportation

LHB

$115K — $139K *
Transportation
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college
  • 8+ years of Civil Engineering experience
  • Knowledge of MnDOT state-aid and Minnesota local agency specifications
  • Professional Engineer licensure
  • Ability to manage projects of varying complexity
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Foster and cultivate relationships with clients in the public works sector
  • Identify and pursue projects in municipal and roads & highways markets
  • Mentor project managers, engineers, and technicians
  • Monitor project budgets and financial targets
  • Lead various public works projects
  • Respond to requests for proposals for engineering services
  • Facilitate public meetings and serve as a communication resource

Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Environment
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical and Dental
  • HSA/FSA options
  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Opportunities to become a Shareholder
Full Job Description

LHB has an opportunity fora Senior Project Managera to join our Public Works Team. The position will be based in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office.a

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Locationa

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The position is preferred as hybrid based in our Minneapolis location. However, fully remote candidatesa with thea ability toa relocatea toa a location that allows for hybrid worka within 6-12 monthsa will be considered under the right circumstances.a aIf outside MN, candidate must resideawithin the following states that LHB is licensed to do business:aCO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, WI, WYa and relocate within 6-12 months of date of hire.a

Position Summarya

The responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:a

  • Fostering relationships with existing clients, while cultivating new relationships to drive organizational growth and strength through our public works portfolioa with a focus on municipal and county clientsa
  • Identifyinga and pursuing projects in thea municipal anda roads & highways marketsa that align with our current and future servicesa
  • Mentoring and supporting other project managers, engineers,a and techniciansa
  • Monitoring and tracking project budgets, staffa utilizationa and financial targetsa
  • Leadinga public worksa projects of various complexity, scope,a scalea and budgetsa
  • Lead the process of responding to requests for proposals for professional engineering services from clientsa
  • Lead public meetings and be a communication resource for public interactionsa

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Minimum Qualificationsa

  • Bachelor27s Degree in Civil Engineeringa from an ABET accredited collegea
  • 8+ years of Civil Engineering experiencea
  • Working knowledge of MnDOTa state-aida and Minnesota local agency specifications, designa practicesa and project assembly requirementsa
  • Professional Engineer licensurea
  • Ability to evaluate, plan, direct, manage, communicate,a engagea and oversee projects with varying degrees of complexitya
  • Strong written and verbal communication skillsa
  • Upon receipt of an offer of employment, applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that will include a criminal/civil background check and drug screen, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulationsa

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Preferred Qualificationsa

  • Progressive work experience directing and leadinga municipal and roads & highwaya projects in Minnesotaa
  • Progressive experience overseeing engineering team membersa
  • Proven ability to develop anda maintaina client basea

Salary Rangea

  • This position27s anticipated base salary range isa$115,000- $139,000a annually.aa This position is eligible for year-end bonuses. Offer will bea determineda based on the selected candidate27s experience, knowledge,a skillsa and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.a

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Benefitsa

  • Hybrid Work Environmenta
  • Paid Holidaysa
  • Paid Time Offa
  • Medical and Dentala
  • HSA/FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, Parking Transportation)a
  • Basic Life and AD&Da
  • 401(k) with Company Matcha
  • Employee Assistance Programa
  • Employee-Owned Company/Opportunities to become a Shareholdera

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Required Submittalsa

  • Resumea

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Closing Date:a August 14, 2026

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