Transportation Project Manager

Transportation Project ManagerBloom is currently seeking a Transportation Project Manager with experience in Highway Roadway principles. Our family of engineers is growing, and we would love the chance to see if you fit in with the culture we have built. We believe that any person with enough self-motivation can achieve anything, and that everyone deserves the chance to prove themselves. Every new employee brings with them unique talents and perspectives. We see value in that here at Bloom. We have developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows us to all share our experiences with one another; and in return we can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it's something other than what we have listed here.Candidate will lead design and plan production teams to successfully deliver roadway, structural, infrastructure, and transportation projects. Candidates should have experience working on transportation projects in Illinois, ideally for IDOT and the Illinois Tollway. MicroStation and OpenRoads are required.Bloom is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.Pay Range – $110,000-$140,000Job Description DetailsDemonstrated experience and success in managing, executing, and delivering complex projects as well as developing client relationships within transportation servicesResponsible for overseeing the planning, design, and execution of transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budgetClient development, maintenance, and management; contract preparation and negotiation; coordination with regulatory agencies; project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; and the establishment of critical project objectives and performancesTime management to manage multiple transportation projects at one timeLeading a team of engineers and drafters, providing guidance, and fostering collaborationEnsures the quality of project deliverables, including designs and specificationsInteracting and communicating effectively with team members, clients, and other agenciesParticipate in public involvement activitiesIdentifies, assesses, and mitigates project risksCoordinating with subconsultantsDirecting and training staff on project engineering (roadway geometrics, corridor models, staging)Preparing project design and environmental reportsAssisting with the preparation of proposals and contractsManaging project financialsAbility to assess and manage risksEnsuring projects comply with local, state, and federal regulationsParticipating in quality control/quality assuranceRequirementsBachelor's Degree in Civil EngineeringPE license required (Illinois)10 to 15 years of progressive experience in transportation designFamiliarity with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Tollway design engineering practices, standards, and documentationExperience with Microstation V81 SS10, OpenRoads Designer Connect Edition (CE), ProjectWise, AutoTURN, Microsoft Office, BluebeamAbility to collaborate with the design team, clients, and agenciesStrong leadership skillsGood decision-making skills, flexibility, focus on quality, and attention to detailExcellent verbal and written communication skills