Senior Manager--Transportation Engineering

SENIOR MANAGER, TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING

Hybrid role, Lisle, IL

Salary Range: $95,000-$110,000 annually

Morreale Communications is an award‑winning, woman‑owned public relations firm specializing in Transportation and Infrastructure, Health and Wellness, Energy and Utilities and Public Affairs. We pride ourselves in commitment to excellence, innovation, and integrity.

This role supports a client within the Transportation Engineering industry.

• Provide exceptional client service and high‑quality deliverables on time and on budget.
• Communicate regularly with internal staff, external project partners and clients via email, virtual meetings and face‑to‑face interactions to provide status updates and strategic guidance.
• Develop content, oversee design and edit reports about the client’s infrastructure targeted toward a diverse group of stakeholders, including engineers, legislators and the public.
• Partner with client’s engineering teams to develop and review technical content presentations in a digestible format.
• Format criteria and specification manuals and upload them to the client’s website annually.
• Schedule and facilitate technical training sessions that educate internal and external stakeholders on best practices, processes and key engineering innovations.
• Lead outreach for and execute large‑scale events and technical workshops for engineers and industry partners.
• Manage event planning, advance preparation and day‑of‑event execution.
• Measure attendee satisfaction and event impact, and make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Proactively manage project performance, including budget, timeline and client satisfaction, and address any issues to keep projects on track.
• Attend and manage in‑person client events and functions.

• Maintain high standards for work quality and the overall client experience.
• Thrive in a client‑embedded environment, serving as a primary point of contact.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and the ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with agility.
• Be eager to learn from and collaborate with, as well as provide input to, those they work with to create a collaborative environment and continue evolving to best support the team and client.
• Exhibit a high level of professionalism.
• Build trust and instill confidence with clients through actions, words, attitude and outlook.
• Be a solutions‑oriented problem‑solver.

• 5-8 years professional experience in project management or communications for/within the transportation or engineering industries.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to convey complex, technical topics in a clear and concise manner.
• Ability to adjust communication style to appropriately meet the needs of a variety of audiences.
• Skilled at working with minimal supervision on high‑profile projects.
• Experienced with budget management and tracking.
• Experienced in supporting project teams while balancing multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Experienced in working with multiple team members, both internal and external, at different levels of seniority.
• Strong familiarity with the transportation industry and its best practices.
• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in engineering, communications, urban planning or related field.
• Must have reliable transportation and be willing to travel to client offices and events.
• Must be able to work on‑site in Lisle, IL a minimum of three days per week.

• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance benefits.
• 401(k) program and safe harbor match.
• Paid personal time off.
• Paid maternity leave.
• Remote and flexible schedule options.
• Charitable giving employer‑match program.

Morreale Communications is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.