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Civil Engineer - Transportation Project Manager

Schaumburg, ILHybridFull Time$106,000–$150,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • IDOT
  • roadway design
  • bridge design
  • Project Management
  • Civil Engineering
  • Illinois
  • MicroStation/OpenRoads
  • Microsoft 365
  • client relationships
  • staff management

Nice to have

  • AutoCAD Civil 3D

Role summary

Chastain and Associates is seeking a Transportation Project Manager with 10+ years of experience in IDOT roadway and bridge design projects and staff management. The role involves overseeing multiple IDOT projects, managing client relationships, and cultivating new business. Candidates must possess a Professional Engineer (PE) License in Illinois and proficiency in MicroStation/OpenRoads and Microsoft 365. AutoCAD Civil 3D is beneficial. The position offers a hybrid schedule and supports work-life balance with flexible hours and comprehensive benefits. This role is crucial for building sustainable, functional environments and requires a commitment to core values of integrity and innovation.

About Us

At Chastain and Associates, our mission is to build sustainable, functional environments where people live, work, and play. We value excellence, innovation, and connectivity. Chastain supports work-life balance with flexible hours, hybrid options, paid time off, and a culture that encourages personal and professional growth.

What You’ll Do as the Transportation Project Manager

You will oversee multiple IDOT phase I, II or phase III projects across various offices while managing and tracking the project backlog.

  • Manage client relationships, cultivating new business connections, and collaborating with the Business Development Team to identify IDOT PTB items to pursue.
  • Managing current IDOT Phase I and II engineering projects as well as County and Municipal Transportation projects.
  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction, retention, and alignment with business objectives.

What You’ll Bring to the Table

  • Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of Illinois or ability to obtain
  • Education: A Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil Engineering is preferred)
  • Experience: 10+ years of experience working on IDOT roadway and bridge design projects, and managing/mentoring civil engineering staff
  • Location: Decatur, IL - Rockford, IL- Lafayette, IN - Schaumburg, IL - Hybrid schedule is available
  • Software skills: Microsoft 365, MicroStation/Open Roads and Adobe (AutoCAD Civil 3D beneficial)
  • Adaptability: excel at adapting to changing project requirements.
  • Align with our core values: We do what we say, we do what it takes, we have an outward mindset, we operate with integrity.


What We Offer You

  • 401K plan with generous company match
  • Annual pay increases
  • Flexible work hours
  • Paid-time off based on total industry tenure
  • We provide four types of medical insurance plans, along with medical reimbursement and dependent care benefits
  • We pay for dental insurance, and short-term/long-term disability insurance
  • Employee and employee plus family life insurance options
  • 7 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
  • Relocation assistance
  • Cell phone reimbursement plan
  • Annual boot allowance
  • Verizon wireless employee discount program
  • Sam's Club and Costco membership reimbursement 

Ready to Make an Impact?
We’re reviewing applications on a rolling basis. Apply today to help us build communities that thrive! Don't meet every single requirement? We encourage you to apply anyway. At Chastain, we're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace—and you might be just the right candidate for this or another role.

Chastain and Associates LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Keywords: Senior Civil Engineer, Transportation Engineer, Infrastructure Engineering, Roadway Design, Highway Engineering, Traffic Engineering, Civil Transportation Projects, Public Infrastructure, Urban Mobility Solutions, AutoCAD Civil 3D, MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads, Transportation Planning, Traffic Simulation Software, Synchro, VISSIM, Stormwater Management, Pavement Design, Geometric Roadway Design, Highway Capacity Analysis, Project Lifecycle Management, Construction Documentation, Professional Engineer (PE) License, Civil Engineering Degree, PMP Certification, FHWA Standards, MUTCD Compliance, DOT Projects, Urban Roadway Projects, Interchange Design, Intersection Design, Multimodal Transportation, Public Transit Infrastructure, Large-Scale Civil Projects, Environmental Impact Studies, Project Management, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Client Communication, Budget Management, Proposal Writing, Regulatory Compliance, Mentorship, Team Development, Strategic Planning.

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