Civil Design Project Manager (Shorewood, IL)

Job Duties

• Direct and monitor all aspects of multiple civil engineering projects while mentoring Design Engineers, Project Engineers, and/or Lead Engineers.
• Oversee and manage a team responsible for the design and permitting of a wide variety of civil engineering projects including roadway rehabilitation and construction, water main/sanitary sewer systems, stormwater management, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, parks/public spaces, and site development.
• Lead site design efforts including grading, drainage, utility layout, access and circulation, and coordination with local zoning and land development requirements.
• Prepare, review, and provide technical guidance on site layout plans, erosion control plans, and stormwater management reports for private and public development projects.
• Develop, review, and comment on design documents, plans, and technical specifications to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subconsultants, and internal teams, including coordination across multi-disciplinary projects.
• Develop proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets; ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget while meeting client expectations and regulatory requirements.
• Supervise the preparation, quality control, and approval of all client proposals, contracts, and deliverables.
• Track project financial performance by monitoring actual versus planned expenditures; review and approve billing invoices and prepare progress reports.
• Apply value engineering, optimization strategies, and sound engineering judgment throughout the design process to improve project outcomes.
• Lead project meetings, presentations, and client discussions.
• Support business development efforts, including maintaining client relationships and identifying new opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in transportation, infrastructure, municipal, and/or site civil design with progressively increasing technical and project management responsibilities
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or actively working toward licensure
• Strong experience in site development design, including grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting processes
• Familiarity with local agencies and regulations including Illinois municipalities, IDOT, and Will/Cook/DuPage County requirements
• Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills with a strong client-focused mindset
• Proficiency with MicroStation and Geopak, or comparable platforms such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or OpenRoads Designer