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Senior Project Manager | Transportation

LHB, Inc.
Minneapolis, MN Full Time
POSTED ON 7/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026
LHB has an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to join our Public Works Team. The position will be based in our Minneapolis, Minnesota office. 



Our team, made up of talented engineers, 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 Minneapolis location. However, fully remote candidates with the ability to relocate to a location that allows for hybrid work 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 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 with a focus on municipal and county clients
  • Identifying and pursuing projects in the municipal and roads & highways markets that align with our current and future services
  • Mentoring and supporting other project managers, engineers, and technicians
  • Monitoring and tracking project budgets, staff utilization and financial targets
  • Leading public works 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
  • 8 years of Civil Engineering experience
  • Working knowledge of MnDOT state-aid 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 municipal and roads & highway projects in Minnesota
  • Progressive experience overseeing engineering team members
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain client base


Salary Range

  • This position’s anticipated base salary range is $115,000- $139,000 annually. This position is eligible for year-end bonuses. 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 Work Environment
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical and Dental
  • HSA/FSA (Medical, Dependent Care, Parking Transportation)
  • Basic Life and AD&D
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee-Owned Company/Opportunities to become a Shareholder


Required Submittals

  • Resume


Closing Date August 14, 2026

About LHB

Founded in Duluth in 1966, LHB is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm that delivers integrated, creative, and high-performance design solutions for buildings, sites, and infrastructure. We specialize in commercial, education, government, healthcare, housing, public works, industrial, and energy projects and maintain four regional offices in Minnesota and Wisconsin. LHB is consistently recognized as a Top Workplace by USA TODAY and the Minnesota Star Tribune, with multiple culture excellence awards across employee experience categories.

LHB does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Salary : $115,000 - $139,000

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