Project Manager – Transportation | Chicago Region
Lead Impactful Transportation Projects Across the Chicago Region with a 50+ Year Award-Winning Firm
An award-winning transportation engineering firm with over 50 years of success is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Transportation to lead high-profile infrastructure initiatives throughout the Chicago Region. This organization has been recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace, known for treating employees like family and providing long-term career stability.
If you are a Project Manager – Transportation in the Chicago Region looking for respect, leadership opportunity, and a true career home, this role is worth your attention.
Why Project Managers Choose This Opportunity in the Chicago Region
50+ years of continuous engineering excellence
Recognized as a 2025 Top Workplace
Strong transportation project backlog across the Chicago Region
People-first culture where employees are treated like family
Long employee tenure and low turnover
This Project Manager – Transportation role offers long-term stability and influence in the Chicago Region transportation market.
Project Manager – Transportation | Role Overview
As a Project Manager – Transportation in the Chicago Region, you will manage and deliver a wide range of transportation projects, including:
New roadway construction
Roadway rehabilitation and reconstruction
Traffic signal design and improvements
Transportation planning and feasibility studies
This Project Manager – Transportation position blends technical leadership, client engagement, and team development.
Project Manager – Transportation | Key Responsibilities
The Project Manager – Transportation will:
Manage multiple transportation projects across the Chicago Region
Prepare and monitor project budgets
Develop and maintain project schedules
Lead project teams and mentor engineering staff
Coordinate with public agencies and municipal clients
Support marketing and business development initiatives
Ensure compliance with IDOT standards, including Phase I and Phase II design
Project Manager – Transportation | Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
8+ years of transportation engineering experience
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Strong knowledge of IDOT standards and procedures
Familiarity with MFT requirements preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid driver’s license
Alignment with a firm that values people, integrity, and long-term careers
Compensation
$110,000 – $140,000 base salary, depending on experience
bonus potential
This range is competitive for a senior Project Manager – Transportation in the Chicago Region.
Benefits & Work Environment
This firm takes care of its people with a comprehensive benefits package:
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
PTO Bank (Vacation, Sick & Holiday Pay)
Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
Identity Protection
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
Flexible Working Schedules
Casual Dress Code
Who Thrives in This Project Manager – Transportation Role
Transportation professionals seeking long-term stability
Project managers ready to lead meaningful infrastructure work
Engineers who value culture as much as compensation
Leaders looking to build a lasting legacy in the Chicago Region
Confidential Conversations Welcome
If you are a Project Manager – Transportation in the Chicago Region and open to exploring a career-defining opportunity with a Top Workplace firm, we should talk.
Send your resume to David Meyer at david.meyer@gogpac.com Call/text (605) 610-4543 for a confidential conversation.
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