Transportation Project Manager
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Job Description
Assistant Transportation Project Manager | Contract | Full-Time | Waukegan, IL | 1-Year Term
Are you ready to take the next step in your civil engineering or transportation planning career? This is a unique one-year contract opportunity to gain hands-on experience with real-world, high-impact transportation projects that shape how people move — on foot, on bike, and by car — across a vibrant suburban community.
We’re looking for a Transportation Project Coordinator with 2+ years of experience in transportation infrastructure, civil engineering, or public works. You’ll work alongside seasoned professionals on projects that directly improve safety, mobility, and quality of life — from traffic signal upgrades to multimodal access improvements.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Support the planning and coordination of municipal roadway, pedestrian, and multimodal projects
- Review engineering plans and traffic studies for design quality, safety, and accessibility
- Help implement standards for traffic signals, signs, pavement markings, and lighting
- Coordinate with contractors and consultants during design and construction phases
- Contribute to capital improvement planning, infrastructure documentation, and reporting
- Attend project meetings with agencies, engineering teams, and community stakeholders
- Assist with field work related to inspections, project documentation, and design reviews
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience working on transportation, roadway, or public infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, AutoTurn, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong understanding of traffic safety, roadway design, and construction materials
- Excellent communication skills — both technical writing and public interaction
- A valid driver’s license (local travel required)
Why This Role?
- Contribute to public-facing projects that have real community impact
- Work closely with senior engineers and agency partners
- Get exposure to municipal project development and public sector processes
- Gain experience in capital project coordination, safety planning, and multimodal design
- Ideal for engineers or planners seeking to bridge into project management
This is a one-year full-time contract with potential for extension or transition depending on performance and project funding.
Ready to make an impact in the transportation space while growing your career? Apply now and bring your skills to a team that’s shaping the way a community moves.
Requirements
What You Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Transportation Planning, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience working on transportation, roadway, or public infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, AutoTurn, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
- Strong understanding of traffic safety, roadway design, and construction materials
- Excellent communication skills — both technical writing and public interaction
- A valid driver’s license (local travel required)