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 Manageris 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.

Thiswillbe an experienced Civil Engineer withdeep technicalproficiencyin transportation design anda strongto lead projects. This positionsupportscriticaldesign efforts and requires experience with Micro Stationalongsidetheabilityto managemultidisciplinary workflows.

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• Independently manage andexecuteroadwayandhighway design tasks for projects of moderate to largecomplexitywith support and guidance of senior transportation engineers.
• Overseejunior engineersmanagingdaily tasks related to project deliverables.

• Leadassignmentsincludingroadwaygeometrics,ADA design,drainage system design, traffic analysis, barrier warrant analyses,and maintenance of traffic(MOT).
• Advance Modeling:
  Perform high-level design primarily using Micro Station andOpen Roads Designer  (ORD) 3D modeling software.
• Perform traffic studies and analysis using HCS, Synchro, and other modeling software as required.

• Lead the development of preliminary design studies (Phase I), Project Reports, technical specifications, and quantity take-offs.

• Act as a primary point of contact for clients;assistin scopingengineeringservicesand developing fee proposals.
• Familiarity with professional transportation organizations.
• Ability torepresentthe firm at professional transportationorganizationevents.

• Ensure technical accuracy by checking design computations and preparing Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost (EOPC).

• Manage engineering plan andpermitsubmittals to regulatory agencies and collaborate with structural engineers on bridge-relatedelements.

• Demonstrate strong project management skills and a willingness to tackle new or unfamiliar technical challenges.

• Ability to lead a team of junior engineers and technicians on a project basis and with respect to career development and advancement.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Preferred:
  Master's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.

• Required:
  
  Professional Engineer (PE) licensein Illinois.
• Minimum8+ 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  Passportin order toundergo commercial airfare travel.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.

• Proficiency with Micro Station  andOpen Roads Designer  (ORD) 3D modeling software.
• Experience with HCS, Synchro, and othertrafficmodeling software.
• Knowledge of Illinois DOT or Illinois Tollway standards and procedures preferred.

As a project leader and staff mentor,in person meetings and office time with staff is expected, but…