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Transportation Project Manager

Transportation Project Manager

Environmental Design GroupAkron, OH, US
9 hours ago
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  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Join the Environmental Design Group Team – Where People and Purpose Meet

Salary Range : $100,000-125,000+

Department : Transportation

Employment Type : Full Time

ABOUT EDG

Environmental Design Group is a dynamic, multidisciplinary firm delivering planning, design, civil engineering, surveying, environmental services, transportation, and construction management solutions across Ohio. With over 40 years of experience, we’re committed to shaping safer, more sustainable, and more livable communities. We’re more than engineers, designers, and planners - we’re passionate community builders. Whether we’re restoring green spaces, creating safer roads, or reimagining public parks, we do it all with one goal in mind : making a meaningful impact on the lives of others.

If that sounds like a mission you’d be proud to support, we’d love to meet you.

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

  • Collaborative Culture : Our team of engineers, designers, and planners work together to deliver meaningful results aligned with community needs.
  • Client-Centered Approach : Our Client Experience program emphasizes proactive communication, trust, and lasting relationships with both clients and teammates.
  • Mission-Driven Impact : You’ll contribute to projects such as trail planning, wastewater infrastructure, and parks that enhance quality of life.
  • Growth & Support : We offer competitive benefits, professional development, flexible work options, and a welcoming workplace where individuals thrive.
  • A Voice That’s Heard – We listen, value fresh ideas, and empower every team member to speak up and contribute.

JOB OVERVIEW

Environmental Design Group is seeking a qualified Project Manager to plan and manage projects. Projects may include trails, roadways, sidewalks, green and complete streets, and active transportation projects for ODOT, LPA, and Non-LPA clients throughout the state of Ohio. Additional projects may include community planning, active and passive park work including greenways, waterfront, etc. This position will provide technical and client management project leadership.

As a Transportation Project Manager at Environmental Design Group, you will :

  • Supervise associates directly or indirectly, and provide ongoing direction specific to project tasks, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
  • Review, mentor, develop and manage associates’ performance of project goals and company expectations.
  • Manage all activities for assigned projects–including scheduling work, project budgets, directing associates and sub-consultant activities, establishing and monitoring quality requirements, ensuring client satisfaction, and promoting integration across all areas of work.
  • Report project budget variances to Director and a plan to bring the project back into compliance.
  • Communicate regularly with clients on project status.
  • Ensure project communication between team members and clients.
  • Maintain ongoing communication with clients, regulatory agencies, and other outside groups.
  • Make formal presentations to clients, stakeholders, the public, and regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare proposals / contracts, and determine project requirements, budget, deliverables, and scope based on client dialogue and project understanding.
  • Identify potential funding sources.
  • Identify project risks and monitor / mitigate risk throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Support and implement associate programs that foster a positive work environment and help develop each associate to their fullest potential.
  • Demonstrate a passion for client service and relationship building with clients, subcontractors, regulatory agencies, and teams within our organization.
  • Build client relationships through project delivery that meets and exceeds client expectations.
  • Identify future projects / opportunities, services, and client needs.
  • Attend networking events, trade shows, and technical conferences for business development purposes.
  • Adhere to the company’s QA / QC Performance Standards.
  • Ensure the project and associates follow organizational and operational guidelines, processes, deadlines, and procedures; make recommendations for any improvements as appropriate.
  • Carry out any other responsibilities as assigned for the organization’s best interest.
  • Environmental Design Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, Planning, or a related field
  • 8+ years of experience
  • Experience in trail and / or multi-modal transportation, or the motivation to learn this specialty, is required
  • Understanding of plan production, task management, schedule, and budget management
  • Willingness to train, mentor, and lead individuals within the department
  • PLA / RLA, AICP, PE, or other relevant certifications are preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, CAD, and other industry-based software
  • Advanced communication and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced analytical and creative thinking skills
  • Advanced leadership and organizational skills within a team environment
  • Advanced presentation skills and comfort working with clients
  • Expected Hours of Work : This is a full-time position that has the availability to work hybrid.

    Travel : Travel is primarily local during the business day. Must have a valid driver’s license and possess a driving record that will enable the employee to be insurable under the Company’s standard vehicle insurance and general comprehensive liability insurance without additional costs to the Company.

    Supervisor Responsibility : This position will directly supervise other associates. EDG is a teaching organization and believes in the growth and development of every associate within the company. As a leader, Project Managers are expected to demonstrate organizational values and promote company growth. They must consistently show behavioral improvements and professional growth of themselves and their team.

    WHAT MAKES YOU A GREAT FIT

    We’re looking for someone who is :

  • People-focused and a natural collaborator
  • Detail-oriented with strong follow-through
  • Professional, proactive, and adaptable
  • Excited to learn and grow in a dynamic setting
  • Passionate about improving places and lives
  • Proven ability to manage projects independently and collaboratively.
  • Strong communication skills—written and verbal—including professionalism in client and public settings.
  • Commitment to ethical conduct, sustainability, and community-focused design.
  • WHAT SETS EDG APART

  • Cross-disciplinary Expertise : In-house disciplines like surveying, transportation, ecological restoration, economic development, and EDG Creative work seamlessly under one roof to deliver holistic solutions.
  • Community-Focused Projects : From the Towpath Trail to park master plans and infrastructure studies—you’ll help create places people love.
  • Core Values in Action : Collaboration, quality, integrity, trust, sustainability, and a people-first culture drive everything we do.
  • WHAT WE OFFER

  • Medical, dental, vision, accident and critical illness, life insurance, wellness programs, and education reimbursement.
  • Flexible in-office, hybrid, or work-from-home schedules.
  • Paid time off, vacation, holiday schedules, 401(k), and bonus opportunities.
  • Community volunteer initiatives, team committees, and career advancement programs.
  • READY TO EXPLORE WHAT'S POSSIBLE?

    Visit our Careers page, choose your location, and explore open positions. We’d love to hear how your background and passion align with our mission to create lasting impact for communities throughout Ohio.

    Environmental Design Group – from possibility to purpose.

    Together, we're making a difference—for people, communities, and the environment.

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