Civil Engineer Project Manager Drainage

If you enjoy solving technical challenges managing multidisciplinary teams and guiding projects from concept through completion this opportunity puts you at the center of impactful work across the Chicagoland area.

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 manage the Drainage team across multiple projects ensuring topâquality design and documentation.
• Direct project planning tracking scoping and change management while keeping timelines and budgets on target.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients subconsultants and internal teams.
• Make independent experience-based design decisions and champion value engineering optimization and innovative solutions.
• Develop proposals set project budgets and ensure deliverables meet design standards and scope.
• Oversee QA/QC contract review monthly invoices progress reports and financial tracking.
• Mentor Drainage Engineers Project Engineers and Lead Project Engineers in their technical and professional growth.
• Drive client relationship development including outreach feedback loops and identifying new business opportunities.
• Participate in networking professional organizations and industry events to strengthen CBBELs presence and build future talent pipelines.
• Support staffing planning policy adherence and department-wide initiatives.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Experience managing multiple projects over extended periods
• At least 7 years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership communication and team-building skills
• Ability to mentor engineering staff
• Experience with Microsoft Office AutoCAD preferably MicroStation
• Strong communication organization and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality

Not Sure Youre a Perfect Match

If you have drainage or civil design experience enjoy leading teams and want to grow your imprint on projects that serve communities we encourage you to apply. Bring your leadership and initiative - well bring support mentorship and opportunities to advance.

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 26 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 progression pathways
• Supportive mentorship and hands-on project exposure across multiple disciplines
• Comprehensive benefits including medical dental vision life and disability insurance generous PTO 401(k) matching and discretionary year-end bonuses
• A collaborative team that values your ideas supports your career 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

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