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Project Manager - Highway Transportation (Chicago)

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Project Manager - Highway Transportation (Chicago)

Burns & McDonnell

Project Manager - Highway Transportation (Chicago)

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Business DevelopmentBudgetingCompliance

3 months ago

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Contract type:

Permanent

Location:

Chicago, IL, USA

Work mode:

Onsite

Published on:

16 August 2026

What they need


Description Burns & McDonnell is seeking a Transportation Project Manager to join our rapidly growing Transportation Practice. Our ideal candidate will be someone with excellent client interaction skills who can manage and lead roadway design teams for projects both locally and across the nation from our Chicago office!

In this position, you will be a key part of a seller/doer team and you will manage all aspects of projects from business development, scope and fee development, staffing plan development, project oversight, quality management and financial performance responsibilities.

Responsibilities

  • Adhere to Burns & McDonnell’s safety programs, training, and policies, as well as promote and manage the Safety & Health performance of project team members and subcontractors.
  • Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians to manage the design of roadway and bridge projects including geometric design of roadways & interchanges, drainage design, utility coordination, and traffic control plan development.
  • Client development, maintenance, and management; contract preparation and negotiation; coordination with regulatory agencies; project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; and the establishment of critical project objectives and performances.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
  • Minimum of 7 years related experience.
  • Candidate must be an Illnois licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
  • General business and financial calculation knowledge.
  • Knowledge of transportation design guides including the AASHTO Greenbook, the Roadside Design Guide, and MUTCD.
  • Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and presentation skills.
  • Past roadway design project management experience for municipal and DOT clients. Experience managing major interstate and interchange projects a plus.
  • Client contacts with IDOT, Illinois Tollway and/or collar counties preferred.

Compensation $130,000.00-375,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Civil Engineering

Primary Location US-IL-Chicago

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time

Req ID: 254892

Job Hire Type Experienced #TRN N/A

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