Key ResponsibilitiesManage and deliver transportation and highway projects with a focus on drainage systems, stormwater management, and hydraulic designBuild and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a primary point of contactLead project planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budgetDevelop and manage project budgets, staffing plans, invoicing, and extra work requestsQA/QC drainage projectsTrain and mentor junior staff on drainage concepts and design protocols and proceduresCoordinate cross-functional teams and oversee technical staff and subconsultantsMonitor project performance related to cost, quality, risk, staffing, and scheduleLead or participate in project-specific marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and client presentationsEnsure compliance with federal, state, and local agency requirements, including permitting and regulatory submissionsConduct regular project progress meetings and ensure contractual requirements are metSupport staff development through mentoring, supervision, and performance feedback as needed Ideal Experience & BackgroundSuccessful candidates will demonstrate:Proven experience managing transportation and highway infrastructure projectsStrong background in drainage design, with experience designing storm sewers, detention systems, stormwater modeling, and compensatory storage. Experience working with public agencies such as: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA)City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)County DOTsMunicipal agencies throughout IllinoisExperience working with permitting agencies such as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) a plus.