Phase I Project Manager / Roadway Engineer / NEPA Expert - TranSystems Corporation

TranSystems has completed a strategic merger with Gannett Fleming to create a best-in-class organization (Gannett Fleming TranSystems) with approximately $1.3 billion in revenue and a highly skilled workforce of more than 5,000 employees.

Both companies are recognized as top 20 providers on the Engineering News-Record (“ENR”) rankings for transportation design services. We are committed to building strong relationships with our clients, partners, and communities, because we believe we can go farther together. The transaction not only enhances our transportation expertise and reach, but it expands offerings across the water, environmental, and power markets.  

Interested in joining our team? We’re looking for top talent to grow with our firm. This is a great time to join Gannett Fleming TranSystems!

What you'll be challenged to do:

TranSystems is seeking a Phase I Project Manager / Roadway Engineer / NEPA Expert  to join our Schaumberg, IL office. This person will join our growing team of roadway, highway, structural, transit, rail, and intermodal designers as an Environmental Phase I/ NEPA Expert to lead and assist roadway/highway Project Manager on Phase I projects. The successful candidate may be asked to work on Phase II tasks as well depending on workloads.

The person will be a member of our Highway Division and will assist the Highway Division Leader and Team Leaders. This individual will manage personnel and projects that involve various tasks including environmental studies and analysis, geometric design, pavement marking/signing, drainage design, traffic studies, traffic signal design, public involvement, report writing, specifications, cost estimates, plan preparation, quantity calculations, roadway lighting, and other related tasks. Candidates with 10+years’ experience with a background in preliminary engineering and NEPA, and experience with development of detailed plans and specifications are recommended. The individual will be called upon to work closely with other teams on multi-disciplinary projects. The engineer will have the opportunity to manage and lead challenging projects in a unique and dynamic work environment.

Primary Responsibilities (others may be included):

• Work with Client Service Teams on identifying upcoming projects and development of pursuit strategies. Able to develop Statement of Interest and Interview strategies on requests for proposals.
• Develop scope of work, project budgets, and project schedules after successfully winning work.
• Able to work with other project managers and staff to successfully guide projects through the NEPA process.
• Able to make presentations to the public and clients on projects.
• Provides direction and guidance to Project Engineers and Staff Engineers as to the general results expected.
• Provides technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed designs and studies for projects.
• Analyzes information and data to perform routine design tasks.
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and routinely represents the organization in meetings to resolve important questions, and to plan and coordinate work.
• Responsible for accuracy of engineering design and plans, quality presentation, thoroughness and follow-through, and efficient conformance to budgets, schedules, company standards and QAQC protocols.
• Reviews design options and document findings from the design team.
• Manages workload and any changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

What you bring to our firm:

• Minimum of 10 years related, in-field experience, including work directly or as a consultant for the Illinois Tollway, Illinois DOT, Chicago DOT, Cook County Department of Transportation & Highways, local counties and municipalities, and with Federally funded projects is expected.
• Successful candidate is desirable to have performed Special Environmental Studies and Complex Categorical Exclusions. Experience working on or with Environmental Assessment and Environmental Impact Study experience would be beneficial. Knowledge of NEPA and its requirements is expected. Technical writing skills are expected.
• Candidate has performed public outreach and is familiar with IDOT’s Context Sensitive Solutions and its requirements.
• NHI Course “NEPA and Transportation Decision Making Process” would be required to be completed in the first year of employment or as the course is available for enrollment.
• Candidates must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.
• Previous experience as a Project Manager leading projects is expected.
• Previous highway, drainage, traffic signal, and/or lighting experience is expected.
• Individuals will be required to possess an Illinois PE and an Illinois Driver’s License.

Work Environment:

• The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, depending on field assignments. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, however, construction and field assignments can be severe (i.e., airport noise, inside factories, construction equipment, jack hammers, etc.)
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk, or hear, and drive a car. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus.

Featured Benefits: 

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive health benefits package including wellness, parental & caregiver leave, and employer paid life insurance, AD&D, and STD.
• 401(k) company match.
• Competitive vacation accrual and holiday pay.

   

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Colorado, Maryland, Connecticut, Ohio, Washington, Illinois, or NY City, Gannett Fleming TranSystems is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Illinois and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; internal peer equity; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Gannett Fleming TranSystems, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $110,000 - $150,000.

TranSystems is proud to be an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and ensures nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity in all programs and activities in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status, disability, protected Veteran status or any other status protected by law. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one which is subject to U.S. law).

As the employer of choice, we are committed to action and strive for a company that reflects the vast diversity of our country and the communities we serve. TranSystems is committed to embracing diversity in all forms, including race, culture, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, thought and religious background. We acknowledge the impacts of prejudice and discrimination on historically underserved communities. We commit to establishing a more diverse, inclusive and positive work environment that drives innovation.

Recruiters or staffing agencies: TranSystems is not obligated to compensate any external recruiter or search firm who presents a candidate, their resume, or profile to a TranSystems employee without 1) a current, fully-executed agreement on file and 2) being assigned to the open position (as a search) via our applicant tracking solution.

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