Civil Design Project Manager - Serving clients in Will, South Cook, and Grundy Counties

Description

• Utilize value engineering, optimization, and judgement from previous experience as well as technical input and contributions from others throughout the design process to accomplish goals.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, subconsultants, and internal coordination including multi-disciplinary projects.
• Track actual project expenditures versus planned expenditures. Review and approve monthly billing invoices and prepare monthly progress reports. Advise clients of expenditure status, as needed.
• Develop proposals, project budgets and ensure projects are completed according to time and budget schedules, and that objectives conform to the design standards and scope of work.
• Develop, review, and comment on design documents and specifications.
• Oversee and manage a team that designs and permits a wide variety of civil engineering projects including roadway rehabilitation and construction, water main/sanitary sewer, stormwater management, bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, parks/public spaces, and site development.
• Lead project meetings both internally and with clients.
• Supervise the completion, quality check, and approval of all client proposals and contracts.
• Direct and monitor all aspects of most projects while mentoring Design Engineers, Project Engineers, and/or Lead Engineers.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of experience in transportation, infrastructure, and/or municipal civil design with increased technical and management responsibilities over time
• PE license preferred, or actively working toward licensure
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills and a client-focused mindset
• That’s okay. If you have related experience in construction engineering, site development, transportation, infrastructure, water resources, utility coordination, or regulatory permitting and are passionate about civil design, we encourage you to apply.
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Familiarity with local agencies including Illinois municipalities, IDOT, Will/Cook/DuPage County, and regulatory permitting agencies
• Experience with MicroStation and Geopak, or similar tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D or OpenRoads Designer

Benefits

• Clear growth opportunities in civil design technical development, project management, or specialized areas like Construction, Environmental, or Water Resources
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, generous PTO, 401(k) matching, and discretionary bonuses
• Bring your initiative and technical expertise. We’ll bring mentorship, flexibility, and opportunities to help you grow.

Training + Development

Interview process

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