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JEO Consulting Group

Engineering, architecture, surveying, planning for communities

Transportation Senior Project Manager - Municipal

Full-Time
No salary listed
Expert
Bachelor's
Topeka, KS, USA+1 moreMore locations: Lawrence, KS, USA
In Person
Architecture & Civil EngineeringTransportation Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
  • A Professional Engineer (PE) license.
  • At least 15 years of experience working in the engineering industry on municipal transportation projects.
Responsibilities
  • Prepare project proposals, scopes of services, and cost estimates for a diverse portfolio of primarily municipal project types.
  • Lead interview teams for major project pursuits.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, contracts, funding requests, and communication and quality control plans in support of key municipal roadway design projects.
  • Oversee the development and completion of complex municipal street projects, with occasional support for Kansas Department of Transportation projects.
  • Manage and mentor staff or a project team with responsibility for meeting client expectations.
  • Participate actively in the career and staff development of team members.
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships, including supplementing JEO's existing relationships with current client relationships.
  • Manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.

About the company

JEO Consulting Group provides multidisciplinary services for communities, including engineering, architecture, surveying, planning, environmental sciences, community engagement, and funding. Their work translates broad expertise into practical projects for villages, cities, counties, and states, often pairing planning and design with funding strategies to help communities thrive. Their approach combines a broad, integrated service offering with a local, people-first mindset: they operate across ten Midwest offices with over 200 staff, delivering personalized attention while leveraging the resources of a large firm. They differentiate themselves through a long-standing, family-like culture, deep local presence, and a commitment to sustaining the places people call home. Their goal is to help communities succeed and prosper by solving problems wherever they are and supporting leaders, residents, and local institutions.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Wahoo, Nebraska

Founded

1937

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What believers are saying

  • Tim Adams became COO on March 2, 2026, tightening firmwide operations.
  • JEO won Nebraska DOT on-call environmental selections on June 18, 2026.
  • Sioux City expanded JEO's Big Sioux Levee contract to $494,470 in July 2026.

What critics are saying

  • Public-sector clients dominate; Wayne, Sioux City, and NDOT budgets drive revenue.
  • Big firms like HDR, Jacobs, and Olsson compete for the same municipal work.
  • NDOT and cities shifting 2027 multi-service awards to HDR or Jacobs starves JEO's pipeline.

What makes JEO Consulting Group unique

  • Since 1937, JEO combines engineering, planning, environmental, funding, and community engagement.
  • Ten offices and 200-plus employees give local Midwest coverage from Nebraska to Kansas.
  • 2026 Nebraska projects span water, streetscapes, planning studies, and bridge design.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Flexible Work Hours

Wellness Program

Performance Bonus

Professional Development Budget

Company Equity

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

12%

1 year growth

12%

2 year growth

12%
JEO Consulting Group
Apr 2nd, 2025
Tim Adams joins JEO Consulting Group's Leadership Team as director of operations

Tim Adams joins JEO consulting group's leadership team as director of operations.

KSN-TV
Jan 15th, 2025
Engineering firm honored for new Amidon Ave. Bridge

WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) - JEO Consulting Group, Inc., the engineering firm behind the new Amidon Avenue Bridge over the Arkansas River in north Wichita, has received the Engineering Excellence Award from the American Council of Engineering Companies of Kansas.

Rural Media Group
Jan 4th, 2024
Baker and Associates joins JEO Consulting Group

Established in 1937, JEO Consulting Group has a rich history of serving communities in Nebraska and has expanded its reach with 14 offices in Iowa, Kansas, and Nebraska.