Transportation Project Manager
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Country: United States
Category: Engineering
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: August 28, 2026
Job ID: 651274
Job Description
Role: Transportation Project Engineer
Hybrid: Yes
Locations available: Cleveland, OH or Akron, OH
Must Have: PE license and ODOT experience
Relocation Assistance: Yes
Salary: $85k-$150k + bonus + profit sharing
The Transportation Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing the transportation team while driving business development and client/project/quality/service management. They oversee all aspects of projects, from preliminary engineering to construction, including design, documentation, cost estimation, and QA/QC. This candidate will be collaborating with engineers, planners, technicians, and clients to ensure successful project delivery and client satisfaction. Required experience includes established career in Civil Engineering with diverse project scope and expertise in relevant design areas.
Your Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership/Management
- Lead multi-disciplinary teams on transportation projects.
- Develop and manage project scope, schedule, and budget.
- Oversee project quality and deliverables.
- Mentor and support entry-level staff.
- Manage project task budgets, work plans, sub-consultants, and schedules.
- Solve challenging problems and advance client goals.
Team Management & Communication:
- Ensure work is completed as planned and scheduled.
- Initiate and maintain communication with key project individuals.
- Lead development of graphic design packages, proposals, and presentations.
- Document and present work clearly and concisely to team and clients.
Technical Expertise:
- Design infrastructure, prepare construction documents, and conduct cost estimating.
- Maintain team standards and procedures, check calculations, and conduct QA/QC.
- Support project planning and funding processes.
- Working use of OpenRoads Designer.
- Must have an understanding of state ODOT design criteria, standards, and specifications.
Requirements
Education, Experience, & Licensure:
- Registered as a Professional Engineer.
- Experience in business development, marketing, and sales skills.
- Understanding of ODOT Project Development Processes (Design criteria, standards, and specifications).
- Experience working on ODOT, ODOT LAP, and/or municipal roadway projects.
- Experience working with ODOT and Communities, such as Cost and Scheduling Engineers, County Highway Engineers, City Managers, DPW, and City/Village Councils.
- Experience with Open Roads Designer/MicroStation/Geopak/AutoTurn.
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