Senior Project Manager | Engineering Manager – Transportation (HYBRID POSITION) - LHB

LHB has an opportunity for a Senior Transportation Project Manager / Engineering Manager to join our Public Works Structures and Survey Team. The position will be based in our Duluth or Minneapolis, Minnesota office. 

Our team, made up of talented designers and skilled support staff, is deeply committed to making the world a better place for all people. We love a good challenge, and our collaborative culture encourages creative teamwork and learning. But we also believe in balancing work and play, contributing time and money to good causes, and caring for each other. If that sounds like a place you’d like to work, we hope you’ll join us.   

Our core values reflect our commitment to building strong relationships founded on caring, humility, empathy, honesty, trustworthiness, and approachability. We strive for technical excellence by delivering the highest quality work, fueled by creativity and innovative design. Dedication is at our core — whether it's to each other, our clients, or our broader community. We believe in listening first — to truly understand our client's needs, identify issues, challenge the status quo, drive change, and remain adaptable to ensure success in every endeavor. 

Location

The position is preferred as hybrid based in our Duluth or Minneapolis locations. However, fully remote candidates in MN (or ability to relocate to MN within 6-12 months) will be considered under the right circumstances.  If outside MN, candidate must reside within the following states that LHB is licensed to do business: CO, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA MI, MN, MO, MS, ND, NE, OH, OK, PA, SD, TN, TX, WI, WY and relocate to MN within 6-12 months of date of hire.

Position Summary

The responsibilities for this position will include but are not limited to:

• Fostering relationships with existing clients, while cultivating new relationships to drive organizational growth and strength through our public works portfolio
• Identifying and pursuing projects in the roads & highways market that align with our current and future services
• Mentoring and supporting other project managers, engineers, technicians, and landscape architects
• Monitoring and tracking project budgets, staff utilization and financial targets
• Leading roadway projects of various complexity, scope, scale and budgets
• Lead the process of responding to requests for proposals for professional engineering services from clients
• Lead public meetings and be a communication resource for public interactions

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited college
• 10+ years of Civil Engineering experience
• Working knowledge of MnDOT and Minnesota local agency specifications, design practices and project assembly requirements
• Professional Engineer licensure
• Ability to evaluate, plan, direct, manage, communicate, engage and oversee projects with varying degrees of complexity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Upon receipt of an offer of employment, applicants must be able to successfully complete pre-employment onboarding requirements that will include a criminal/civil background check and drug screen, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications

• Progressive work experience directing and leading roadway projects in Minnesota
• Previous experience and understanding of roadway design using Microstation, Geopak / ORD
• Progressive experience overseeing engineering team members
• Proven ability to develop and maintain client base

Salary Range

• This position’s anticipated base salary rage is $107,000 – $148,500 annually. Offer will be determined based on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity among our team.

Benefits

• Hybrid or Remote Work Schedule
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Medical and Dental
• HSA/FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, Parking Transportation)
• Base Life and AD&D
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Assistance Program

Required Submittals

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Closing Date: November 22, 2024 

About LHB

Founded in Duluth in 1966, LHB is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm that serves clients nationwide. We specialize in commercial, education, government, healthcare, housing, industrial, pipeline, and public works projects and maintain four regional offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. LHB is committed to providing clients with high-performance, sustainable design solutions that can meet today’s challenges and create a better tomorrow.

LHB does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled