Senior Project Manager

18 hours ago

Elgin, IL, United States gpac Full time
Job Description

Senior Project Manager - Transportation

Location: Chicagoland Region

Compensation: $110,000+

An award-winning transportation engineering firm, in business for over 50 years, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join its growing team. This firm was voted a Top Workplace in 2025 and is widely recognized for its people-first culture, long-term stability, and commitment to professional growth.

This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role with a firm that values communication, collaboration, teamwork, and flexibility, while delivering high-quality transportation projects throughout the region.

Position Overview

The Senior Project Manager will lead and manage a diverse portfolio of transportation projects, including roadway construction, rehabilitation and reconstruction, traffic signal design, and planning studies. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, proven leadership skills, and a collaborative mindset.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple transportation projects simultaneously
  • Prepare, monitor, and control project budgets
  • Develop and maintain project schedules
  • Lead and mentor project teams
  • Coordinate with clients, agencies, and internal stakeholders
  • Support marketing and business development efforts
  • Ensure compliance with applicable standards and procedures
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
  • Minimum of 8 years of transportation engineering experience
  • Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
  • Strong knowledge of IDOT standards, including Phase I / Phase II design and MFT requirements (preferred)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated leadership and teamwork abilities
  • Valid driver’s license
Why This Firm
  • Award-winning firm with a 50+ year history of excellence
  • Voted a Top Workplace in 2025
  • People-first culture that prioritizes growth, flexibility, and collaboration
  • Long-term career stability and leadership opportunities
Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary of $110,000+ (based on experience)
  • PTO bank (vacation, sick, and holiday)
  • Eight paid holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible Spending Account
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Basic and supplemental life insurance
  • Identity and legal protection
  • Employee assistance and mental wellness programs
  • Continuing education and professional licensing support
  • Flexible work schedules and casual work environment
  • Bonus potential and financial wellness resources

Send your resume to David Meyer at david.meyer@gogpac.com Call/text (605) 610-4543 for a confidential conversation.

About Us Since 1990, GPAC (Growing People and Companies) has been an award-winning search firm connecting quality professionals with top opportunities nationwide.

Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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