Transportation Project Manager - Market Lead

Lead the Future of Transportation in Central Illinois

HR Green is proud to be one of the nation’s longest‑operating engineering firms—and one that’s still growing. Our Illinois Transportation Design team is expanding, and we’re seeking an experienced Transportation Project Manager to help shape our next chapter in central Illinois.

Based in our Peoria office, this is a rare opportunity to step into a visible, high‑impact role where you’ll lead major transportation design projects, deepen relationships with key agencies, and directly influence how we grow in a rapidly developing market. You’ll be part of a team that values initiative, technical excellence, and collaboration—and you’ll have real opportunities to advance into broader leadership or even ownership roles.

If you’re looking for a place where you can make an immediate difference while continuing to do the engineering work you love, we’d like to talk.

This role goes far beyond day‑to‑day project management—you will directly shape the future of HR Green’s transportation practice in central Illinois. As the Transportation Project Manager, you’ll secure and lead roadway and highway projects while cultivating key partnerships with IDOT, counties, and municipalities. Your work will position HR Green as a trusted, go‑to consultant in a growing market.

You will also play a pivotal role in driving our market expansion. From identifying new opportunities to influencing strategic pursuits and strengthening our visibility in the region, your leadership will help determine which projects we pursue and how we deliver them. Your decisions, business development efforts, and client relationships will have a measurable impact on our growth trajectory, our team, and the communities we serve.

For a motivated Transportation Project Manager, this is an opportunity to leave a lasting mark—while building your own path toward broader leadership or even ownership within one of the nation’s most established engineering firms.

• Lead roadway, highway, and multimodal transportation projects from concept through final design.
• Use sound engineering judgment to independently complete tasks within federal, state, and local standards.
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Provide technical direction, support key design decisions, and guide multidisciplinary project teams.
• Conduct formal Project Reviews and uphold HR Green’s Quality Manual.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff, creating a strong pipeline for future growth.

• Proactively identify new opportunities and emerging client needs across central Illinois.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with IDOT, counties, municipalities, and private‑sector partners.
• Lead or support proposal and Statement of Interest development, including teaming strategies, technical approaches, and interview participation.
• Lead or support agreement development, including scope, schedule and budget.
• Expand existing client work by recognizing unmet needs and promoting HR Green’s full range of services.
• Represent HR Green at industry conferences, networking events, and professional organizations to increase visibility and build strategic connections.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to support annual sales goals, pursuit strategies, and regional growth initiatives.

• Serve as a trusted technical and strategic advisor to clients.
• Communicate proactively regarding project status, risks, and technical direction.
• Lead public involvement and stakeholder engagement efforts, from small briefings to large public meetings.
• Develop delivery strategies and share best practices internally to elevate project performance firmwide.

• Bachelor’s degree (minimum) in Civil Engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience managing a variety of transportation projects, including at least 5 years working on IDOT projects (highly desired).
• Proven experience delivering IDOT projects is required.
• Experience with interstate, interchange, expressway, or urban arterial projects required; county, municipal, traffic,…