Tollway Project Manager

STV's Chicago Transportation team is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Transportation/Highway Project Manager to lead and manage critical transportation construction projects.

You'll bring over 10 years of experience in construction management and inspection of transportation projects, with a strong background in working with the Illinois Tollway and a deep understanding of client requirements. To excel this role, you are a detail-oriented leader with technical expertise and a proven ability to manage field staff and deliver quality projects on time and within budget.

As Project Principal or Project Manager, you will oversee large scale construction management projects. You will lead the CM service functions including leadership of Resident Engineers and team members. You'll be instrumental in project pursuits, including the development of proposals and presentations to clients. Through hands-on management, you'll also ensure that key projects are meticulously planned, organized and controlled throughout the entire project execution process.

As a Project Manager, you will:

• Lead and supervise a construction management team, ensuring effective project execution and budget monitoring.

• Review and assess the construction schedule, chair job-related meetings, and work closely with contractors to ensure contract compliance.

• Serve as the Owner's on-site representative, coordinating with contractors to oversee quality, schedule, and cost control, ensuring adherence to the project's contractual obligations.

• Provide critical recommendations to the owner and design team on contractor requests and facilitate a smooth communication process between all stakeholders.

• Ensure that all work complies with federal and state laws, policies, procedures, and standards.

• Work independently, setting your own work plan and priorities to meet project objectives, with minimal supervision.

• Provide leadership in client management, staff development, staff recruiting, subconsultant management, and project execution.

• Serve as an integral member of the business development team to lead highway construction pursuit strategy, teaming partnerships, and working with the marketing staff to prepare proposals and interview presentations for medium to large scale projects.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Administer contracts, including budgeting, invoicing reviews and approvals, staffing, and financial reporting.

• Ensure work is completed within budget, meets client requirements, and adheres to STV policies.

• Review change orders, extra work orders, and final estimates prior to submittal, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Analyze and resolve contract disputes, design/field issues, and differences between contractors and inspectors.

• Supervise the project team to ensure contractor work conforms to contract documents and specifications.

• Conduct on-site inspections, material testing, and field measurements to support monthly and final estimates.

• Maintain construction and audit records, ensuring compliance with all regulations.

• Monitor project progress against planned schedules, report trends and variances, and ensure timely project completion.

• Ensure contractor compliance with plans, specifications, and quality standards, resolving any issues to maintain project alignment.

• Required Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant Resident Engineering / Construction Manager / Project Manager experience with infrastructure construction projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.

• Previous experience working with Illinois transportation clients, such as IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, and county agencies.

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification is a plus.

What you'll need to succeed in this role:

• Minimum of 10 years of relevant Resident Engineering / Construction Manager / Project Manager experience with infrastructure construction projects.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering is required.

• Professional Engineer (PE) registration is required.

• Previous experience working with Illinois transportation clients, such as IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, and county agencies.

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certification is a plus.

• Thorough understanding of standards and specifications for roadways, ramps, bridges, retaining walls, and complex interchanges.

• Expertise in construction phasing, sequencing, and maintenance of traffic operations.

• Strong knowledge of bridge construction techniques.

• Experience with records and documentation for construction projects, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
Ability to perform light work (lifting up to 20 lbs. and frequently carrying objects 10 lbs. or more). Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time. Capable of performing repetitive motions involving wrists, hands, and/or fingers. Strong close visual acuity for data analysis, reading, and viewing computer screens. Mobility to navigate job sites, including walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and the use of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

This position requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and a deep understanding of construction management within transportation infrastructure. If you are a seasoned professional looking to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply!

Compensation Range:

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.