Sr. Roadway Project ManagerCHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a
Sr. Roadway Project Manager to join our
Highway & Rail Team in
Columbus, OH or Cleveland, OH. In this role, you9ll bring senior-level project leadership and technical expertise to transportation initiatives while helping guide multidisciplinary teams toward thoughtful, practical solutions.
This is an opportunity to put your roadway experience to work where it can make a meaningful difference, contributing your perspective, strengthening project delivery, and helping find a better way forward for the transportation systems communities rely on every day.
What You9ll Do:- Manage all aspects of highway and rail project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships, while thoroughly understanding project risks and financial measures
- Serve as a 4;seller/doer,4; developing work with specific clients and leading marketing plan development for target market areas
- Lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy, and supporting professional growth across the team
- Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
- Track and oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality control and compliance with company standards
- Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met
What You Bring:- Bachelor9s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master9s degree preferred
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive engineering experience required, including 8 years of project management experience
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Strong working knowledge of ODOT requirements, standards, and project delivery processes, supported by prior ODOT project experience required
- Experience building and managing relationships with municipal and county transportation clients in Central Ohio, including the City of Columbus and surrounding counties preferred
- Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
- Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
- Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and Deltek Vision preferred
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes
- Experience preparing proposals and project documentation as well as interpreting client contracts
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
- Ability to travel as needed
Why You9ll Love It Here:- Bring the perspective and judgment you9ve built throughout your career to transportation work where strong leadership and thoughtful decision-making are essential
- Combine project leadership with your roadway expertise, helping teams navigate challenges and move projects forward with purpose
Curious about the impactful work our Highway & Rail team is delivering? Explore how CHA supports transportation infrastructure projects focused on safety, efficiency, and long-term performance: CHA Highway & Rail.
Salary Range:$140,000 - $170,000
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
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