Project Engineer/Project Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage key components of engineering and construction projects to ensure alignment with project goals, client expectations, and regulatory requirements
• Review and manage project documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders, pay applications, and progress reports
• Maintain and update the pay application log; verify paid and incidental quantities
• Perform QC/QA activities in accordance with SSRBC standards to ensure compliance with project specifications
• Conduct yield checks and resolve contractor misunderstandings related to pay applications and contract requirements
• Review drawings, specifications, and contract documents to proactively identify and resolve construction challenges
• Track project schedules and identify potential delays related to utilities, approvals, and submittal reviews
• Prepare resident notification letters, meeting agendas, and meeting minutes
• Support change order development with clear documentation and justification
• Lead emergency response coordination for utility hits and urgent field issues
• Conduct field inspections to monitor construction quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
• Perform peer reviews of drawings and calculations
• Facilitate clear, proactive communication with stakeholders including:
• Contractors and contractor foremen
• Residents and community members
• Alderman’s office
• CDOT
• DWM Water and Sewer
• DEO
• CMQA QC Plan and Landscape groups
• Cook up with DWM sewer and water inspectors
• Support and participate in client meetings by providing accurate updates and documentation
• Mentor junior staff and support professional development
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of internal processes

Requirements

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or actively pursuing EIT
• Demonstrated experience managing spreadsheets and project tracking logs
• Ability to perform quantity takeoffs and yield checks
• Strong understanding of construction drawings, plans, and specifications
• Experience with IDOT documentation of contract quantities and pay applications
• Proficiency with project scheduling tools such as Microsoft Project and/or Primavera P6
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle for travel to project sites
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational, analytical, and documentation skills
• Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Adaptability to manage unexpected challenges such as delays, utility conflicts, and emergencies
• Proven problem-solving and critical-thinking skills in resolving field and construction issues

Compensation

Salary range: $105,000.00 Annually to $120,000.00 Annually (dependent on years of experience, competency, travel requirements)

Employee Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Dependent Care
• Commuter Benefits
• Tuition Assistance
• Adoption Assistance
• Matching 401k Plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid-Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Marketplace Perks-at-Work