Senior Project Manager, Transportation

Overview

Senior Project Manager, Transportation (hybrid) – ms consultants, inc. located in Youngstown, Akron, or Cleveland, Ohio. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Northeastern Ohio Transportation Group. If you're passionate about leading complex transportation projects in a collaborative, innovative environment, this is your opportunity.

We value work-life balance with paid time off, flexible schedules, company-paid holidays, and a hybrid work option (office and home). As a family-owned company, we treat our teams as more than numbers and are committed to building thriving communities, smarter cities, and a brighter future.

At ms consultants, inc., we provide comprehensive transportation engineering services for projects of all sizes—from major interstate systems to local roads. Our services include roadway and intersection design, corridor improvements, bridge replacement and rehabilitation, and environmental documentation. Our expert team delivers innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable transportation solutions that benefit communities and infrastructure across the region.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead the development and execution of transportation engineering projects. This includes overseeing day-to-day design and management for a wide range of clients to ensure high-quality, cost-effective solutions that ms consultants has delivered for over 50 years.

Key responsibilities include:

• Project Leadership
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  Manage day-to-day activities of transportation projects, including staff coordination, budget oversight, and schedule management.
• Roadway Design
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  Oversee the design and preparation of roadway plans for highway and local road projects.
• Quality Assurance
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  Lead quality review processes and perform internal technical reviews to ensure plans meet the highest standards.
• Mentorship
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  Provide feedback, guidance, and mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of learning and development.
• Client Relations
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  Participate in client presentations, demonstrating technical expertise and building strong, lasting relationships with clients.
• Project Coordination
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  Prepare project schedules, estimate manpower needs, and manage proposals, scope-of-work, and fees.
• Scope Management
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  Recognize scope changes, assist in negotiating contract modifications, and ensure client expectations are met.
• Collaborative Teamwork
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  Work closely with engineers, technicians, and administrative staff to ensure successful project execution.

• Experience
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  Proven experience in the design and preparation of plans for both interstate and local road/street projects.
• Licensing
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  Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Ohio or ability to obtain one within six months of hire.
• Project Management Expertise
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  Demonstrated experience managing transportation projects, including budgets, schedules, and teams.
• Mentorship and Leadership
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  Experience in a mentorship or supervisory role, with a passion for developing junior staff.
• Technical Proficiency
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  Knowledge of ODOT and FHWA standards, and experience with Micro Station, GeoPAK, and Open Roads.
• Strong Communication
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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams and clients.
• Independence and Teamwork
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  Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Client Focus
  : A strong desire to manage projects, build relationships, and deliver exceptional service to clients.

• BS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited college or university.

We are an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, ranking in ENR s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with diverse public and private clients and have formed lasting relationships since 1963. We provide integrated, innovative solutions and outstanding customer service to help clients achieve their goals.

As a member of the ms team, we support your professional and personal growth with opportunities for advancement and assistance with licensure, certifications, and further education. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more, plus a 401(k) plan with company matching. We also offer flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and, for select roles, full-time remote work.

Our Mission:
By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients.

Our Vision:
Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.

Our Values:
We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.

The ms Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion: ms actively promotes anti-racist values and fosters diversity, equity, and inclusion. This includes taking action against racism, bias, and discrimination in our company and community. Read more about ms DEI here.

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