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Transportation Project Manager

at WBK Engineering in St. Charles, Illinois, United States

Job Description

About Bodwé Group Companies

Bodwé is the Professional Services Group of Mno-Bmadsen, the investment enterprise and a wholly owned instrumentality of the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi. We are architects, planners, consultants, designers, engineers, scientists, and federal contractors, committed to growing the economy and legacy of the Pokagon Band and supporting its more than 6,000 citizens. We provide value by integrating expertise across the natural and built environment lifecycle—from pre-development and planning to design, procurement, construction, and operations. By integrating expertise across architecture, engineering, construction, and facility management, we deliver holistic, end-to-end solutions that drive efficiency and deliver distinctive outcomes.

Position Summary

The Transportation Project Manager is a pivotal role within our Transportation Practice Group, offering the opportunity to lead high-profile projects for IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, and various county and municipal agencies. This will be an experienced Civil Engineer with deep technical proficiency in transportation design and a strong to lead projects. This position supports critical design efforts and requires experience with MicroStation alongside the ability to manage multidisciplinary workflows. 

Accommodation Requests

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, contact our HR Director (April Hawkins) at 269-927-0144 or careers@bodwegroup.com

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following inexhaustive list of duties represents a sample of work routinely performed by this role: 

Project Leadership 

Independently manage and execute roadway and highway design tasks for projects of moderate to large complexity with support and guidance of senior transportation engineers.   Oversee junior engineers managing daily tasks related to project deliverables. 

Technical Excellence 

Lead assignments including roadway geometrics, ADA design, drainage system design, traffic analysis, barrier warrant analyses, and maintenance of traffic (MOT). Advance Modeling: Perform high-level design primarily using MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer (ORD) 3D modeling software. Perform traffic studies and analysis using HCS, Synchro, and other modeling software as required. 

Project Documentation 

Lead the development of preliminary design studies (Phase I), Project Reports, technical specifications, and quantity take-offs. 

Client Management 

Act as a primary point of contact for clients; assist in scoping engineering services and developing fee proposals. Familiarity with professional transportation organizations. Ability to represent the firm at professional transportation organization events. 

QA/QC Oversight 

Ensure technical accuracy by checking design computations and preparing Engineer’s Opinion of Probable Cost (EOPC). 

 Coordination 

Manage engineering plan and permit submittals to regulatory agencies and collaborate with structural engineers on bridge-related elements. 

Professional Agility 

Demonstrate strong project management skills and a willingness to tackle new or unfamiliar technical challenges. 

Supervisory and Mentorship 

Ability to lead a team of junior engineers and technicians on a project basis and with respect to career development and advancement. 

Qualifications and Experience

Education + Degree

Required: Bachelor's degree in Civil Engin



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Job Posting: 13462822

Posted On: May 07, 2026

Updated On: May 06, 2026

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