Senior Roadway Manager
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Engineering
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Safety Engineer -
Transportation
Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
10-4 Engineering PLLC is a Chicago-basedcivilengineering firm with a staff of 11people.
We deliver complex transportation projects throughout Illinois with many exciting and challenging projects ongoing & more in pipeline. Our name, 10-4 Engineering, comes from the familiar phrase “10-4,” meaning “message received, taking action.” That same spirit guides how we work every day: clear communication, decisive problem-solving, and a commitment to getting things done right the first time.
Our firm hasa well-established structural team and a solid pipeline of projects, three (3) of which haveroadway scope.
We are looking for a transportation lead who can help deliver this roadway scope, as well asexpand our multidisciplinary capabilities and position us to compete for increasingly complex IDOT, Tollway, and transportation projects.
We are looking for a licensed
Senior Roadway Manager(Illinois PE) with 10+ years of experience to join our growing team.
This is a leadership role for an experienced engineer who wantsto help shape, influence, and build something from the ground upto lead and grow our roadway/civil practice.
You will be involved in every phase of project delivery, from project scoping andplanningthrough final design and plan production forhighways, roadways, and related transportationinfrastructure. You will collaborate closelywiththe client and other engineering disciplines, to deliver technically sound, impactful infrastructure projects.
We have a strong pipeline of challengingtransportationworkahead and are looking for an experienced engineer ready to lead, mentor, and take an exciting next step in their career.
What You'll Do- Lead the growth and development of the transportation/roadway department at 10-4 Engineering.
- Serve as Project Manager and/or Engineer of Record on roadway andcivil infrastructure projects.
- Hiring, on-boarding, developing,mentoring of engineering staff, including technical guidance.
- Point of contact forclienton roadway projects to relay technical and administrative information.
- Represent the company atclient/agencymeetings, conferences, interviews, and industry events.
- Preparation of statement of interest and technical writeups for Project Approaches and proposals.
- Scoping, budgetdevelopmentand monitoring; lead contract preparations and negotiations.
- Guiding the firm’s development of any roadway work: calculations, plans, specs, and estimates.
- Oversee design for roadway geometry, drainage, MOT, utilities, grading, and related components.
- Developing roadway alternatives and coordinating with other disciplines throughout Phase I and II.
- Ensure compliance with IDOT, Tollway,federal,and local agencyhighwaystandards.
- Coordinateclosely with structural,geotech, hydraulicstomeet functional and geometric needs.
- Based in the Chicagoareaor willing to relocate.
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. AMaster’sdegree is a plus.
- AnIllinoisPE license is required.
- At least 10+ years of roadway design experience, ideally with IDOT or Illinois Tollway projects.
- Mastery and extensive experience withFHWA,IDOT,Tollwayand other relevant design codes.
- Mastery and extensive experience with
Microstationand Open Roads Designer area must. - Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to make quick and confident decisions. - Ability to keep projects organized within scope and schedule while guiding junior engineers.
- Highly organizedwiththe ability to manage/lead multiple projects and priorities.
- A genuine interest in contributing to a growing, small, close-knitfirm and team.
What We Offer
- Compensation will vary based on experience level, résumé/portfolio, technical skills, licensure, leadership/industry impact, and overallfit.
- Fifteen (15) days of paid time off each year
- Seven (7) paid holidays, including one (1) floating
- Annual continuing education and industry membership allowance
- 401(k) plan with up to 4% company match
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- FSA and HSA options
- Short and long-term disability coverage
- Hybrid and flexible work schedule
At 10-4 Engineering, you will find the rare chance to shape your career while working on challenging projects alongside seasoned mentors whotruly careabout your growth. If you are ready to step up, learn, and help us build the future, we would love to meet you.
For more information or to apply, please reach out to Siobhan Sullivan () and Hemal Patel ().
10-4 Engineering PLLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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