Senior Roadway/Highway Design Project Manager

Our Rosemont office is centrally located within the Chicago metropolitan area and serves as the hub for our engineering services operations across the region. Our Transportation Group focuses on large municipal IDOT Tollway and County roadway/highway design projects including expressway interchange improvements major roadway reconstruction projects grade separation projects and more.

This role will allow you to independently lead and support roadway design efforts mentor junior staff and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. If you enjoy providing technical guidance overseeing project delivery and staying hands-on with design this may be the perfect next step in your career.

At CBBEL our values guide everything we do:
Integrity We follow through on our promises.
Excellence Were always learning growing and raising the bar.
Fellowship We support each other like a true team.
Resilience We stay steady even when challenges arise.
Collaboration We bring our best when we work together.

Sound like your kind of environment Lets dive into the details.

What Youll Do

• Lead and support the design and development of roadway/highway projects from concept through final design.
• Prepare plans specifications and cost estimates in accordance with IDOT and local agency standards.
• Coordinate with clients agencies and internal teams to ensure project goals are met.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and designers.
• Conduct quality control reviews and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Support proposal development and client presentations as needed. Participate in networking events to support business development talent outreach and foster new relationships.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• At least 15 years of relevant experience
• PE license
• Proficiency in MicroStation Geopak and OpenRoads Designer
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and multi-tasks
• Strong knowledge of IDOT and local agency design standards

Not Sure Youre a Perfect Match

• Thats okay. If you have related experience in transportation infrastructure site development utility coordination or regulatory permitting and are passionate about civil design we encourage you to apply. Bring your initiative and technical expertise. Well bring mentorship flexibility and opportunities to help you grow.

Why Join CBBEL

CBBEL is a full-service civil engineering firm with more than 250 professionals committed to delivering accurate timely and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering and environmental challenges. One out of every three team members has been with us for more than 20 years demonstrating how our values create a place where people want to grow.

Our team serves as Municipal Engineer for 25 communities and supports hundreds of public and private sector clients with planning design and construction services. We boast a highly talented experienced and educated team and are proud of our successful long-term relationships with a wide variety of clients throughout Chicagoland. When you join us youll find:

• Clear growth opportunities in civil design 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 year-end bonuses
• A team that values your input supports your goals and celebrates shared success

Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd. (CBBEL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CBBEL to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race color age religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin marital status changes in marital status pregnancy childbirth or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth parenthood creed veterans status veterans disability and physical or mental disability citizenship status or unfavorable discharge from the military. CBBEL intends that all matters related to recruiting hiring training compensation benefits promotions transfers terminations layoffs and recalls as well as all CBBEL sponsored social and recreational programs and all treatment on the job be free of unlawful discriminatory practices. If you need to inquire about an accommodation or need assistance with completing the application process please email

Required Experience:

Senior IC