Senior Transportation Project Manager

LVI Associates is partnered with a nationally recognized engineering and infrastructure consulting firm seeking a Senior Transportation Project Manager to join its growing Chicago team.This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced transportation professional to lead complex roadway projects, build lasting client relationships, manage multidisciplinary teams, and play a key role in delivering critical infrastructure improvements across Illinois.You'll work directly with agencies such as the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), the Illinois Tollway, and local municipalities while helping shape projects from early planning through final design and construction.What You'll DoLead transportation and roadway projects through all phases of delivery, from planning and design through construction support.Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, staffing, and overall project performance.Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.Build and strengthen relationships with public-sector transportation clients throughout Illinois.Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, technicians, and consultants.Mentor and develop junior staff while promoting a collaborative team environment.Coordinate project meetings, presentations, and stakeholder engagement efforts.Ensure project deliverables meet agency requirements, design standards, and quality expectations.Support strategic growth initiatives and business development efforts within the transportation practice.Monitor project financial performance, including invoicing, contracts, and profitability.What We're Looking ForBachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.15+ years of transportation engineering experience.5+ years of project management and client-facing experience in Illinois.Proven experience delivering roadway or transportation infrastructure projects.Strong leadership, communication, and relationship-management skills.Experience working with public-sector transportation agencies and stakeholders.Required QualificationsIllinois Professional Engineer (PE) license.Proficiency with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD).Familiarity with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, and/or Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) standards and procedures.Strong technical writing and presentation skills.Ability to travel up to 20% as project needs require.Why Consider This Opportunity?Lead high-profile transportation projects throughout Illinois.Join a nationally respected engineering and consulting organization.Work directly with major transportation agencies and public-sector clients.Opportunity to influence project delivery, client relationships, and team development.Access to extensive technical resources and multidisciplinary expertise.Strong pipeline of transportation and infrastructure work.Competitive compensation package and long-term career growth opportunities.BenefitsMedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) Retirement PlanPaid Time Off and Paid HolidaysLife and Disability CoverageEmployee Assistance ProgramProfessional Development SupportEducational Assistance ProgramsComprehensive Employee Benefits PackageAbout the CompanyOur client is a leading multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm supporting transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and construction projects across the United States. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, quality project delivery, and client service, the firm provides the resources of a national platform while maintaining a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.This opportunity is ideal for a transportation leader looking to take on greater project responsibility, expand client relationships, and contribute to the delivery of impactful infrastructure projects throughout the region.Apply today or contact LVI Associates for a confidential discussion.