Project Manager - Transportation Engineering

Clark Dietz is seeking a Project Manager for its Transportation Team in Champaign, IL. The role involves managing transportation engineering projects, developing client relationships, and ensuring project delivery from conception to completion. Candidates must have a B.S. in Civil Engineering, Illinois PE, and 10+ years of relevant experience. Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential, along with knowledge of IDOT standards and project management functions.
Clark Dietz, Inc. is an employee owned, multidiscipline consulting engineering firm with offices in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. We are a recognized leader in transportation, civil, environmental, structural, mechanical, and electrical engineering.

We are guided by the belief that fostering a culture of inclusion is fundamental to driving innovation and strengthening our teams. We empower our talented staff to collaborate and serve our clients with sustainable solutions that improve the quality of life for the communities we live and work in. Our mentoring and training programs, Communities of Practice (CoPs), and Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide everyone with a place to connect, learn, and grow.

We currently have an opportunity for an experienced civil engineer to join our team in Champaign, IL as Project Manager in our Transportation Team. This position will be responsible for managing transportation projects from conception to delivery. A strong knowledge of transportation engineering, IDOT standards/procedures and demonstrated success guiding projects to successful completion are required. Our transportation projects can include a variety of linear features along a transportation corridor, such as traffic, pavement, signals and lighting, structures, storm systems, drainage, watermain transmission, and sanitary systems.

Primary Responsibilities
• Identifies and pursues projects and develops relationships with existing clients and prospects.
• Develops project approach, schedule, and budget; negotiates scope and fee and any contract amendments with client.
• Assist clients with identifying and applying for funding and obtaining necessary permits at the local, state, and federal levels.
• Develops high level design criteria and project work plan (PWP).
• Leads the project team and coordinates/manages tasks with other engineers, designers, and construction staff.
• Conducts project team coordination meetings and serves as the point of contact for the client on all project-related matters; ensures QA/AC processes are implemented.
• Accountable for project performance and project deliverables; manages scope creep and takes corrective action as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements
• B.S Degree in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in transportation and Illinois PE are required.
• 10+ years of experience as a transportation design engineer with at least three (3) years of experience managing projects or significant tasks.
• Experience with project management functions including project scoping, schedule and budget development and QA/QC are required.
• Experience with Phase I & Phase II engineering for IDOT and municipal/county clients as well as with development of bid documents and special provisions is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the IDOT design manuals, submittals, permitting, and environmental requirements is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interface with clients and participate in public meetings.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work as part of a team across multiple offices. Ability to mentor and develop less experienced engineers.
• Experience with Bentley software for transportation projects; MicroStation, ORD, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to travel to client and project sites is required.

Compensation

As an employee-owned firm, Clark Dietz offers an inclusive, employee focused culture, flexible work/life balance and hybrid WFH schedule. The starting salary range is $98,342 - $136,448 + hiring bonus and industry leading annual bonus. We also offer comprehensive insurance benefits, education & professional license reimbursement, 401k & ESOP plans with un-capped company match, and individual ownership opportunity. To learn more about our firm please visit www.clarkdietz.com

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