Senior Project Manager I - Transportation

What you can expect: 

Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc. (GHA) is an employee-owned, multi-disciplinary civil engineering and land surveying company known for delivering civil engineering solutions with a personal approach. We are currently seeking a Senior Project Manager to join the Transportation Division, team to join our growing team located in either our Vernon Hills or Schaumburg offices. 

How you will make an impact: 

The Senior Project Manager position will report to the Division Director and will play a critical role in the evolution of the Transportation Engineering practice at GHA, which includes a variety of roadway and highway improvement projects for Local, County, and State agencies. This position supervises the delivery of various projects and has responsibilities to secure new contracts. The individual should possess a thorough understanding of roadway design, horizontal and vertical alignments, grading, drainage, and/or traffic analysis disciplines. 

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership. Collaborating with the Division Director to shape and expand the Transportation Division’s service offerings, market presence, and revenue.  
• Client & Team Management. Coordinate directly with clients and internal teams to ensure successful delivery of projects – on time and within budget – while meeting technical requirements and regulatory standards. 
• Business Development. Support proposal development, pursuit strategies, and relationship-building with clients and consultant partners. Identify new business opportunities by maintaining relationships with existing clients and pursuing strategic new partnerships. Represent GHA at industry events, conferences, and networking functions to raise visibility and strengthen professional connections. 
• Project Oversight. Manage Phase I and Phase II projects including roadway rehabilitation, intersection improvements, traffic signals, pedestrian and bicycle facility enhancements, and corridor planning. Client types include Local, County, and State DOTs. 
• Stakeholder Engagement. Lead project meetings, agency coordination, client presentations, and public forums such as public information meetings and public hearings.  
• Mentorship. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior staff, supporting a hybrid work environment and helping build team training programs. 
• Quality Assurance. Uphold and contribute to continuous improvement of the Division’s Quality Management Plan. 

Why GHA?

Join our dynamic team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO), seven paid holidays, and additional floating holidays. New parents can take advantage of our Parental Leave, while our Educational Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement programs empower you to continue your education and advance your career. Our health and well-being are our priority, which is why we provide robust health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSA and HSA spending accounts. Secure your future with our 401k Profit Sharing, Bonus Programs, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For added peace of mind, we offer Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, and Legal insurance. With our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you!

What you bring to Gewalt Hamilton Associates, Inc 

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field. 
• Professional Engineering (PE) license in the State of Illinois. 

Experience:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering 
• Familiarity with Bentley CAD Software (Microstation/OpenRoads Designer) and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D. 
• Broad understanding of transportation design principles including roadway design, traffic studies, environmental documentation, and planning. 
• Demonstrated success in developing client relationships and pursuing public infrastructure contracts. 
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License and access to a registered, insured vehicle. 

Required Skills and Abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Strategic thinker with a proactive approach to problem-solving and client service. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently and as part of a larger team specifically as related to directing and scheduling project tasks. 
• Committed to quality, continuous learning 
• Self-starting, detail-oriented individual, with organizational and interpersonal skills capable of keeping track and reporting on multiple assigned tasks. 
• A solid work ethic with the desire and willingness to develop the skillset and knowledge base to complete design tasks of select, low-complexity project disciplines.  

ADA SPECIFICATIONS
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the essential functions.

• May require occasional bending and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• May require periodic travel up to 30%. 

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:
GHA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.