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Program Manager - Transportation Infrastructure

RS&H
Charles, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2027

RS&H is seeking a Program Manager for our Transportation projects in the Great Lakes Division!

This role will build upon our alternative project delivery program in the Midwest by leading Design-Build projects and providing Owners Representative Program Delivery services. This position will be responsible for assisting our clients by providing leadership and oversite related to the development and management of their alternative delivery program(s). Typical client engagements include program management tasks ranging from the development of implementation manuals and program guidelines, template documents and forms, internal and external stakeholder education; and project management tasks which include assisting in the drafting and development of RFI, RFQ and RFP documents, evaluation manuals, project management plans, and deliverables to assist clients in meeting FHWA major project requirements (PMP, CSRA, IFP, etc.).


The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively and capabilities for performing diverse and complex work tasks associated with development, delivery and/or oversight of large infrastructure projects procured using a variety of alternative delivery methods. As a Program Manager, the candidate should demonstrate an ability to work within defined timelines and budgets to develop deliverables and be able to work collaboratively with a team of technical discipline experts who will contribute to the development of various project and program documents.


The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation’s leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.


The Team

From managed toll lanes and long-range corridor plans to complex interchanges, major roadway, and segmental bridge designs, our teams provide the highest quality planning, environmental and engineering design solutions to our clients. Each day, we partner with transportation agencies and local governments across the country to keep our communities moving and improving the overall quality of life. By joining our team, you too can lead the evolution of transportation.


Responsibilities

  • Evaluate and develop recommendations regarding design build project targets, risk profiles, and teaming opportunities
  • Support project development through prepositioning, proposal strategy, partnership, and teaming development
  • Manage design-build project pursuit and execution teams to deliver successful projects
  • Support owners’ alternative delivery programs, governance, practices/procedures, tools, and programmatic development. Provide guidance and leadership for alternative delivery owner advisory work.
  • Forge and manage relationships with contractors and engineering firms to pursue design-build work and other alternative project delivery work.
  • Provide risk management, planning and implementation input related to contract reviews and project delivery
  • Provide guidance and varying levels of involvement and assistance during execution of alternative delivery (design-build, progressive design-build, and CMGC) project work


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited program or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Minimum 20 years relevant experience
  • Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in the alternative project delivery market (design-build, progressive design-build, CMGC/CMAR), with at least 5 years of project management experience including managing project schedules, budgets and multi-disciplinary teams
  • Ability to maintain positive and trusted relationships with clients, staff, and subconsultant partners
  • Experience leading Design-Build and/or Owner’s Representative service projects
  • Experience leading large multi-discipline teams
  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills with attention to detail along with overall quality control and management
  • Experience working with DOTs in the Midwest (preferably Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and/or Missouri) on major interstate, interchange, and roadway reconstruction projects
  • Ability to track individual project tasks and financial management of individual and overall project tasks
  • Strong teamwork and project organization skills working on projects and with staff
  • Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills


Preferred Qualifications

  • PE and/or PMP certification
  • Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) certification

If this sounds like the role for you and you're ready to join an amazing team, please apply.


The base salary range for this position in Illinois is $157,562 to $267,844. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.


An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Please view Equal Employment Opportunity Posters provided by OFCCP here.


Please note: no agency representation or submissions will be recognized for this vacancy. Candidates should apply directly to this role to be considered. It is the responsibility of all third-party recruiting and employment agencies to know and adhere to our recruiting policy.

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