Transportation Engineer Project Manager

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Baxter & Woodman has a rewarding opportunity for a highly motivated transportation engineer looking for career advancement, in our Crystal Lake, Chicago, Naperville, Mokena, or Bannockburn, IL offices. This position will primarily consist of design leadership and development of a variety of transportation projects for State, County, Tollway, and Local Agencies. Experience completing IDOT or Local Agency Phase I and II bid documents is required – experience managing these types of projects is a plus. This team orientated position will include working with Baxter & Woodman’s diverse disciplines and offices.

• →Manage/Complete engineering plans and specifications production using IDOT Standards.
• →Manage/Complete IDOT or Local Agency Federal Aid Phase I and II projects for a variety of clients.
• →Lead a variety of projects and study types including roadway, underground utility, drainage, traffic, and infrastructure improvements.
• →Complete general civil engineering services for municipal, county and state clients.
• →Assist with business development and client management opportunities for transportation and infrastructure projects is preferred but not required.
• →Help prepare project-specific proposals, contract preparation, and teaming arrangements, and participate in project interviews.

• B.S. degree in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.

• →5+ years’ experience completing IDOT or Local Agency Phase II bid documents.
• →Microstation/Open Roads Designer capabilities preferred with an understanding of IDOT workflow.
• →Ability to travel throughout Baxter & Woodman’s Illinois service areas (own transportation) and attend client and in office meetings as required.
• →Ability to independently handle a variety of ongoing tasks and responsibilities.
• →Strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills.
• →Work within a Team-first culture that encourages individual development and accomplishment of goals.