Project Manager - Transportation Systems

Bolton & Menk is growing and we have an exciting opportunity for an ITS Project Manager to join our team in serving our clients. As a Top Workplace, this is a fantastic chance to work with a talented team of professionals and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. With over 75 years of experience, Bolton & Menk specializes in providing community infrastructure solutions across the Midwest, Southeast, and beyond.

We are looking to add an ITS Project Manager who will help foster our mission that All People Should Live in Safe, Sustainable, and Beautiful Communities.

The role will serve as the technical and project lead for mid to large scale Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) projects. This hybrid position may be based in any one of our office locations.

• Serve as Lead Engineer and Project Manager on mid to large scale ITS projects
• Provide specialized technical expertise in ITS planning, design, and system integration
• Lead development of technical studies, detailed design packages, and implementation strategies
• Present complex technical solutions and recommendations to state, municipal and transit clients
• Perform quality control reviews and approve technical work prepared by project teams
• Develop project scopes, schedules, engineering budgets, and resource plans
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams including traffic, roadway, rail, and communications
• Prepare and contribute to technical proposals, fee estimates, and pursuit strategies
• Support business development efforts and maintain strong client relationships with state, municipal, and transit agencies
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, local, and federal transportation standards

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• 8+ years of relevant traffic engineering and/or ITS experience, or demonstrated equivalency of education and experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of hire
• Experience managing engineering design and/or planning projects across the full project lifecycle
• Direct experience supporting state or county transportation agencies, and/or transit agencies
• Experience with BRT and rail technology systems
• Demonstrated success in business development, municipal client engagement, and pursuit leadership
• Technical experience in one or more of the following:
  • Fiber optic communications detailed design
  • CCTV camera systems
  • Dynamic message signs
  • Vehicle detection systems
  • BRT and rail technology systems
  • System integration
  • Weather monitoring systems
  • Variable speed limit systems
  • Dynamic lane management systems
  • Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) systems
  • Transit signal priority
  • Tolling systems
  • ATMS software
• Experience delivering complex preliminary and final design packages including plans, specifications, and cost estimate
• Experience coordinating with MPOs, transit agencies, and regional planning organizations
• Active engagement in relevant professional organizations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Bolton & Menk will not be providing visa sponsorship or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $160,000 depending on years of experience and credentials.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation plan – overtime compensation available to most employees
• Discretionary bonuses available to most employees
• ESOP – Employee ownership (ESOP); 100% company-paid contributions
• 401(k) Match Program
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Six paid company holidays
• Two floating personal holidays for events that are important in your life
• Tuition reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Short term and Long-term disability
• Dependent care reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

It is our responsibility and privilege to embrace the diversity of people, thoughts, and experiences necessary to develop infrastructure systems that serve all people. Bolton & Menk, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affiliation Employers including disability and veterans.