Field Project Manager

About This Role

A Field Project Manager at HBK Engineering is a position that combines advanced surveying expertise with comprehensive project management and financial oversight responsibilities. This role involves overseeing all billing for designated survey projects while acting as team lead in coordinating day-to-day project controls. The position serves as the primary point of contact for clients regarding billing, reporting, and financial concerns while providing QA/QC oversight for all survey work and maintaining strong technical proficiency in survey equipment and software.

Work location: Chicago, Geneva, or Oak Brook, IL

What You'll Do

• Act as team lead in coordination of day-to-day project controls and operations
• Provide oversight and QA/QC of all client required reporting including monthly forecasts, monthly accruals, MBE/WBE (internal and external), OSHA, EIMA, and daily route sheets
• Act as Point of Contact for clients regarding billing, reporting, and day-to-day financial concerns
• Interface with subcontractors to ensure smooth monthly completion of invoicing and billing processes
• Provide periodic QA/QC checks on all HBK survey work to ensure quality standards
• Perform independent reviews of survey work performed by others for accuracy and compliance
• Communicate effectively with team members, clients, and project stakeholders

What You'll Bring

• One (1) year of project controls, or project management experience
• 5+ years of surveying experience
• Valid driver's license (CDL not required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
• Proficiency in Project Management systems
• Proficiency in Leica survey equipment operations
• Comprehensive understanding of AutoCAD Civil3D databases, point imports, description key manager, line work suffixes, and data management
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Self-motivated and proactive attitude with good interpersonal communication skills
• Physical capability to move about on construction work sites, public streets, and parkways
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to walk and stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to sit, kneel, and squat on a daily basis with minimal frequency of kneeling and squatting
• Hand-eye coordination necessary to operate surveying equipment and take measurements
• Ability to perform outdoor standing and/or walking work every day.

What You'll Get

• Leadership role combining technical surveying expertise with project management responsibilities
• Direct client interface as primary point of contact for billing and financial matters
• Professional development in project controls, financial management, and quality assurance
• Opportunity to oversee comprehensive survey project operations from technical and business perspectives
• Experience with advanced survey software including Trimble Business Center and Leica Infinity
• Leadership opportunities in coordinating day-to-day project controls and team operations
• Clear career progression pathway within the HBK Organization's Field/Survey Track
• Opportunity to work with subcontractors and manage complex invoicing and billing processes
• Professional certification support for PLS, E.I.T./S.I.T., and CAPM/PMP credentials
• Advanced preparation for senior project management and field operations leadership roles.

Compensation Range

The anticipated compensation for this position is USD $75,000.00/Yr. - USD $120,000.00/Yr. depending on experience and qualifications.