Senior Project Manager, Transportation

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EXP’s Infrastructure & Transportation Practice provides comprehensive planning, design and construction engineering services for all types of roadway, bridge, water resource, rail, transit and aviation projects. With a unique multidisciplinary team approach, we have a history of successfully delivering some of the most complex infrastructure projects within the Chicagoland region. We are currently looking to grow and enhance our project management capabilities and are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Project Manager for our Chicago office.

The ideal candidate will work directly under the supervision of the Practice Manager and focus on delivering transportation projects for a wide variety of clients within Illinois.

• Manage a wide variety and complexity of infrastructure related projects.
• Maintain project schedules and manage project financials including profit/loss responsibility and targeted direct margin.
• Coordinate staff required for internal project teams, including directing, coordinating and reviewing work by others.
• Perform design computations, oversee report, plan and specification development and sign and seal construction documents as necessary.
• Oversee and approve invoicing/billing and manage project scope and secure change orders as necessary, chase A/R and provide internal reporting as may be required.
• Work with other senior staff within Infrastructure & Transportation and other practice groups, as necessary, to execute project delivery.
• Act as EXP’s representative with the client and subcontractors during projects, negotiations, execution and close‑out.
• Assist in the preparation of proposals and presentations for project pursuits.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

• BS in Civil Engineering from an accredited university; advanced degrees preferred.
• 12+ years of progressively responsible relevant experience, including at least 5 years of successful project management experience.
• Licensed PE in the State of Illinois; licensure in other states desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and lead diverse project teams with a strong track record of project delivery from both a technical and financial perspective.
• Knowledge of delivery primarily for highway and bridge clients such as IDOT, Tollway, CDOT and local agencies required; experience with rail, transit and aviation desirable.
• Experience delivering both planning and design related projects.
• Knowledge in CADD delivery issues and workflows and proficiency in MS Office.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to direct and supervise staff engineers and technicians.
• Strong leadership, project management skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to mentor engineering staff.
• Business development and client relationships desirable.
• Industry participation in professional societies desirable.

Salary range: $150,000 to $175,000. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to the candidate’s skill set, experience, certifications, and geographic location.

Benefits: comprehensive health insurance, vacation time and a 401(k) retirement plan.

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments. Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.

The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry‑leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.

EXP is a fully inclusive and equal‑opportunity employer that supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Sex, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information, and Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity. If you need special accommodations, please contact

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