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 mainten