Job Description
Transportation Engineering Manager Location: Springfield, Illinois Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Reports To: Director of Engineering Compensation: $140,000 - $160,000 base - DOE Position Summary STRM has partnered with a great client to help them find a Transportation Engineering Manager to lead a Springfield-based transportation practice serving Central Illinois. This role is responsible for strategic direction, client engagement, operational oversight, and delivery of transportation and civil engineering projects, including work with IDOT District 6, the Central Bureau, counties, and municipalities. The attached job descriptions position this seat as a leadership role driving growth, project delivery, team development, and regional client relationships. Key Responsibilities Leadership and Strategy Lead the growth and operational direction of the Springfield transportation group Set strategic goals, forecast revenue, and manage departmental P&L Plan staffing needs, resource allocation, and long-term team development Help shape the direction of the regional transportation practice through operational and strategic leadership Business Development and Client Relations Serve as Principal-in-Charge for key accounts, including IDOT and municipal clients Lead proposal strategy, including Go/No-Go decisions, interviews, and pursuit efforts Identify and pursue new business opportunities across Central Illinois Represent the organization in professional associations and industry settings Strengthen relationships with IDOT, counties, and municipalities Project and Operational Management Provide oversight for transportation planning and Phase I/II design projects Manage project delivery, budgets, schedules, and QA/QC processes Enforce quality standards and engineering best practices