Transportation Project Manager

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno‑Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre‑development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations.

By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end‑to‑end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

The Transportation Project Manager is a pivotal role within our Transportation Practice Group, offering the opportunity to lead high‑profile projects for IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, and various county and municipal agencies. This will be an experienced Civil Engineer with deep technical proficiency in transportation design and a strong ability to lead projects. This position supports critical design efforts and requires experience with Micro Station alongside the ability to manage multidisciplinary workflows.

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• Project Leadership: Independently manage and execute roadway and highway design tasks for projects of moderate to large complexity with support and guidance of senior transportation engineers. Oversee junior engineers managing daily tasks related to project deliverables.
• Technical Excellence: Lead assignments including roadway geometrics, ADA design, drainage system design, traffic analysis, barrier warrant analyses, and maintenance of traffic (MOT). Perform high‑level design primarily using Micro Station and Open Roads Designer (ORD) 3D modeling software. Perform traffic studies and analysis using HCS, Synchro, and other modeling software as required.
• Project Documentation: Lead the development of preliminary design studies (Phase I), Project Reports, technical specifications, and quantity take‑offs.
• Client Management: Act as a primary point of contact for clients; assist in scoping engineering services and developing fee proposals. Familiarity with professional transportation organizations. Ability to represent the firm at professional transportation organization events.
• QA/QC Oversight: Ensure technical accuracy by checking design computations and preparing Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost (EOPC).
• Coordination: Manage engineering plan and permit submittals to regulatory agencies and collaborate with structural engineers on bridge‑related elements.
• Professional Agility: Demonstrate strong project management skills and a willingness to tackle new or unfamiliar technical challenges.
• Supervisory and Mentorship: Ability to lead a team of junior engineers and technicians on a project basis and with respect to career development and advancement.

• Education + Degree: Required:
  Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Experience, Certification, or Licensure: Required:
  Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois. Minimum 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in transportation‑related engineering. Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Real  Passport in order to undergo commercial airfare travel. Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Technical + Professional
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with Micro Station and Open Roads Designer (ORD) 3D modeling software. Experience with HCS, Synchro, and other traffic modeling software. Knowledge of Illinois DOT or Illinois Tollway standards and procedures preferred.