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What You'll Do as the Transportation Project ManagerYou 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.

<p>Job Description Job Description About UsAt 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 ManagerYou 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 TableLicensure: Professional Engineer (PE) License in the state of Illinois or ability to obtainEducation: 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 staffLocation: Rockford, IL- Hybrid schedule is availableSoftware 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 You401K plan with generous company matchAnnual pay increasesFlexible work hoursPaid-time off based on total industry tenureWe provide four types of medical insurance plans, along with medical reimbursement and dependent care benefitsWe pay for dental insurance, and short-term/long-term disability insuranceEmployee and employee plus family life insurance options7 paid holidays and 1 floating holidayRelocation assistanceCell phone reimbursement planAnnual boot allowanceVerizon wireless employee discount programSam's Club and Costco membership reimbursementReady 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.</p>

Chastain & Associates

Civil Engineer - Transportation Project Manager

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Microsoft Product Family

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Accountable for client engagement and relationship building byestablishing and fostering strong relationships with local agencies; both existing clients and potential target clients, to understand their transportation project needs and secure new opportunities. Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated Transportation Engineering Lead, who is a proven leader, mentor and strategic thinker.

<h3>Description</h3><br/><div>Are you a trailblazer who thrives on turning ideas into reality? Ready to hit the road to success? Fehr Graham is a fast-growing Midwest engineering environmental firm looking for a motivated <strong>Transportation Engineering Lead</strong>, who is a proven leader, mentor and strategic thinker. If you are eager to spearhead the development and expansion of our transportation engineering team, this is the position for you. <br/>  </div><div><strong>What’s in it for you?</strong><br/>We offer an exciting and engaging work environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. At Fehr Graham, we don’t just manage projects – we bring them to life! This position will put you in the driver’s seat to steer our transportation projects to success.  If you have a passion for transforming concepts into tangible achievements and hope to accelerate your career, we want you on our team.<br/><br/><strong>Where you’ll work</strong><br/>The position is based in our <a href="https://www.fehrgraham.com/locations/east-peoria" rel="nofollow">East Peoria,</a> Illinois offices with the opportunity to work in a hybrid fashion. At Fehr Graham, we pride ourselves on delivering personalized attention and building trust with our clients. We believe in the power of skilled professionals who provide exceptional service. We also believe in work-life balance, and that includes injecting a healthy dose of fun into everything we do. It’s even part of our Core Values! We celebrate milestones and enjoy friendly team-building activities and office outings after work. A happy and engaged work team is a successful one. Each of our offices brings an environment filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. We encourage our teams to connect on multiple levels and support each other’s personal and professional growth.</div><div><br/>Go beyond the job description: Uncover projects that ignite your passion. <a href="https://www.fehrgraham.com/what-we-do/transportation-engineering" rel="nofollow">Transportation Engineering - Fehr Graham</a>.</div><div><br/><strong>What you’ll do</strong><br/>As the Transportation Engineering Lead, you will be a pivotal figure within our organization by contributing to the strategic leadership of the company.  Your primary responsibility will be to continuously build and improve the transportation engineering opportunities. You will be tasked with shaping and executing the strategic initiatives necessary for driving growth and stability within the transportation team. This role demands a visionary leader with extensive experience in transportation engineering, client engagement, and strategic planning.</div><ul><li>Develop transportation strategy by collaborating with the executive team to outline and execute the firm's transportation plan, ensuring alignment with organizational values and mission.</li><li>Lead the development of comprehensive strategies for advancing transportation projects and services.</li><li>Accountable for client engagement and relationship building by<strong></strong>establishing and fostering strong relationships with local agencies; both existing clients and potential target clients, to understand their transportation project needs and secure new opportunities.</li><li>Serve as a liaison between our clients, our organization, and regulatory bodies like the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) to advance simple and complex transportation projects.</li><li>Responsible for project leadership and management by overseeing the execution of transportation projects, ensuring that they meet client expectations, industry standards, and internal quality benchmarks.</li><li>Play a key role in recruiting, mentoring, and developing the transportation design team.</li><li>Perform financial oversight by monitoring project budgets, resources, and financial performance to ensure the successful and profitable completion of transportation projects.</li><li>Contribute to financial planning for the transportation department and assess project feasibility.</li><li>Act as the primary point of contact for transportation projects, facilitating clear and effective communication between clients, project teams, regulatory authorities, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Develop new clients and maintain existing clients by establishing a personal working relationship with key decision makers and influencers based on Fehr Graham core values.</li><li>Develop and maintain a high-level understanding of transportation engineering technology trends and advancements.</li><li>Attend meetings, community, and industry events. </li><li>Follow/research industry trends and communicate back to the team/knowledge sharing</li><li>Maintains client confidentiality of all project work. </li><li>Abides by Fehr Graham core values and works daily toward the mission of Fehr Graham</li><li>Other duties assigned </li></ul><div><strong>What you’ll get<br/></strong>You’ll have plenty of opportunities to grow professionally at our progressive firm, which started in 1973. Our people-first organization is focused on giving our employees the opportunity for growth. In addition to a competitive salary, we also offer:</div><ul><li>Medical/dental/vision</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Disability insurance</li><li>401K Retirement Plan</li><li>Profit-sharing bonus plan</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>An awesome work environment.  </li></ul><div>Learn more about Fehr Graham’s people, culture and projects on our <a href="https://www.fehrgraham.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a>. </div><br/><h3>Equal Opportunity Employer</h3><br/><div>Fehr Graham provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. <br/><br/></div><div>This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.</div><div>#LI-MH1<br/><br/></div>

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