Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license required, Illinois PE preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months.
15+ years of transportation or roadway engineering experience.
Proven project management experience on DOT, municipal, or transportation infrastructure projects.
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Responsibilities
Lead roadway and transportation design projects for various clients.
Develop and maintain trusted client relationships to support business development.
Mentor and grow transportation engineering staff.
Drive project delivery, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction across multiple projects.
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines and budgets.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and stakeholders.
Manage contracts, billing, and collections to ensure project profitability.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Life and AD&D insurance.
Voluntary life and AD&D insurance.
Disability benefits.
401k retirement plan.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Employee assistance program and educational assistance program.
Full Job Description
Build the Infrastructure That Moves Chicago!
Atlas is seeking an experienced Senior Transportation Project Manager (Roadway Design & Client Development) to lead high-profile roadway and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Illinois and the Midwest.
What You'll Do :
Team Leadership & Coordination
Lead roadway and transportation design projects for IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, and local agency clients.
Develop and maintain trusted client relationships and support business development efforts.
Mentor and grow transportation engineering staff.
Drive project delivery, quality, profitability, and client satisfaction across multiple concurrent projects.
Support pursuit strategies, proposal development, and project interviews.
Strategic Planning & Oversight
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
Ensure all roadway design and construction activities align with jurisdictional standards.
Oversee multiple phases of roadway projects-from conceptual planning to final design and construction.
Client & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, government agencies, and community stakeholders.
Lead presentations, public hearings, and meetings to communicate project goals and updates.
Address concerns and incorporate feedback into project development.
Financial & Contractual Management
Manage contracts, billing, and collections to ensure project profitability.
Track expenditures and maintain strict cost control throughout the project life cycle.
Minimum requirements:
Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license
15+ years of transportation or roadway engineering experience
Proven project management experience on DOT, municipal, or transportation infrastructure projects
Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships
Strong leadership and communication skills
Technical requirements:
Professional Engineer (PE) License Required, Illinois PE preferred or the ability to get within 6 months.
Must have strong oral and technical writing skills.
Must have familiarity with MicroStation and preferably ORD experience.
Familiarity with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and/or CDOT rules and regulations.
Other miscellaneous qualities:
Ability to travel 20% of the time.
Benefits:
Atlas offers a comprehensive benefit program to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, Atlas benefits include health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, voluntary life / AD&D, disability benefits, leaves of absence, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, educational assistance program.
About the Job
Career Level: Professional
Employment Type: FT
Compensation: $165,000 - $240,000 salary The expected salary range for the position is displayed in accordance with the state's law. Final agreed upon compensation is based upon individual qualifications and experience.
