Transportation Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Summary/Objective

Effectively manages projects and activities on a range of project types and sizes, including traffic-related projects. Responsible for managing the day-to-day activities of team members and coordinating with internal and external project team to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and adhere to all Quality Control/Quality Assurance requirements. Participates in marketing and business development activities and may participate in the recruiting and staff development processes.

This position emphasizes technical ability with a basic understanding of the financial and marketing aspects of the business. Project initiation, execution and completion are integral with a growing understanding of other aspects in the project life cycle.

Essential Functions

• Participate in proposal development and interviews for a range of project sizes and types
• Participate in business development efforts through understanding the local client market and participating in professional organizations
• Assist in reviewing agreements
• Participate in identifying project team and staffing requirements consistent with contractual obligations
• Initiate projects with the accounting department and participate in monthly invoicing of projects and tracking accounts’ receivables
• Lead kick-off meeting(s) to convey scope, tasks, and budgets to team members
• Collaborate with client and stakeholders to develop a project schedule which aligns with client’s project delivery goals
• Manage day-to-day activities for projects of varying complexity and coordinate with internal and external multidisciplinary team members to ensure deliverables meet project requirements
• Manage project communication and deliverables to ensure the quality of documentation and professionalism
• Delegate tasks and lead the team in developing design criteria, performing analyses, and preparing design documents on a wide range of project types and sizes
• Conduct Quality Control/Quality Assurance reviews of work completed on assigned projects, including traffic signal plans and traffic studies
• Prepare and conduct client and stakeholder presentations with support from senior management
• Monitor project financial performance and update project staffing requirements to meet financial goals
• Collaborate with senior managers to strategize successful project delivery, financial performance, and risk mitigation
• Lead construction administration activities including resolving construction related issues, disputes, and disagreements
• Conduct the close-out documentation process internally and with contractors, clients, and agencies; identify lessons learned to be presented to internal staff members
• Assist in the authoring of project descriptions and resumes to be incorporated into marketing materials
• Maintain effective working relationships with team members and clients; mentor and support less experienced team members
• Ensure compliance with all TERRA standards and guidelines
• May participate in recruiting activities
• Perform other duties as required

Education/Experience  

• Bachelor's degree in applicable discipline
• 8+ years of applicable engineering experience
• Project management experience preferred
• Professional Licensure preferred
• Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (PTOE) Certification strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to successfully engage with professionals in a multi-disciplinary environment and communicate with clients and build relationships and trust
• Proficient in managing teams and projects across multiple disciplines
• Strong ability to convey information through effective verbal and written communication
• Highly proficient with computer-aided design software and other PC software packages typically associated with engineering.
• Strong proficiency in general documentation software such as Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Bluebeam
• Proficient using project management software and tools for financial management, reporting, and resource utilization
• Demonstrated public speaking, presentation, and leadership abilities.
• Demonstrated understanding of industry and construction practices, methodologies, and best engineering practices and leverages that understanding to lead engineering efforts through all project stages
• Able to conduct site visits as needed, may require a valid driver's license
• Effectively maintains office and field health & safety requirements and protocols
• Maintains a work schedule conducive to team collaboration and project-specific requirements

Physical Requirements

• Involves sitting a considerable amount of the time, but requires the ability to inspect work and supervise project teams on a construction site or other field location
• May exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to move objects
• Occasionally lifts and carries up to 25 pounds
• Considerable time is spent at a workstation using a computer and using various forms of communication (telephone, email, messaging, etc.)
• Field work includes exposure to outside weather conditions and various environmental conditions depending on the site
• Physical activities include walking and occasional stooping and crouching

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties and/or responsibilities required of the employee for this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

Please note that sponsorship is not available now or in the future for this position.

About TERRA Engineering

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. was founded by Karen Steingraber and Jamil Bou-Saab in 1992, beginning their journey building strong relationships with clients. In 2000, Senior Vice President George Ghareeb joined the team and began overseeing operations in a then-newly opened office in Peoria, Illinois. Since then, TERRA has continued expanding our reach to broaden our markets and serve additional communities, adding offices in St. Louis (2011), Milwaukee (2013), and Bolingbrook, Illinois (2025).

We are proud of our 115+ employees who contribute their talent and skills to TERRA’s success. As we continue to grow, we maintain a strong focus on the development of our team members through mentorship, collaboration, and the continual refining of our collective body of knowledge. At TERRA Engineering, our mission of enhancing communities starts from within.

TERRA Provides:

• Competitive compensation packages including bonus program, paid holidays and paid time off
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits
• Retirement plan options with safe harbor match and profit sharing
• Hybrid/Flexible work arrangements for most positions
• Public transportation reimbursement (Chicago-area employees)
• A warm culture that is conducive to growth and professional development
• And more!

In accordance with local law, the estimated salary range is applicable to the position and location associated with this posting. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

The employment policy of TERRA Engineering, Ltd.  is to provide equal opportunity to all persons. Our company, therefore, has made a commitment to equal employment opportunity through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status, or any other Federal or State legally protected classes.

TERRA Engineering, Ltd. will recruit, hire, train and promote qualified individuals in all job titles, and ensure that all other personnel actions are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, military and/or veteran status, or disability in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, which require affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. TERRA Engineering, Ltd.  does not discriminate on the basis of national origin or citizenship status as provided under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

TERRA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to TERRA in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where TERRA has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of TERRA and TERRA will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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