Project Manager

JOB OVERVIEW

We are seeking a Project Manager Level 2 to join our team.

This unique position blends engineering expertise with project management and oversight responsibilities acting as a vital extension of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) District 1 staff and coordinating 10 to 20 design teams to rebuild portions of mainline Interstate 290 and various overhead bridges between Mannheim Road and Racine Avenue. This 4-year assignment offers unparallelled visibility with IDOT leadership all while gaining experience in design coordination stakeholder alignment and large-scale corridor management.

This position is full-time and will typically report in-person to the Illinois Department of Transportation District 1 office in Schaumburg Illinois.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and coordinate the work of design consultants including leading meetings reviewing plans and maintaining consistent project documentation and communication.
• Oversee and track project schedules and compliance while verifying all engineering activities align with department and industry standards.
• Facilitate collaboration and problem solving with municipalities stakeholders and internal/external teams through meetings presentations and information sharing platforms.
• Coordinate corridor project delivery including construction sequencing traffic management environmental studies permitting utility relocations land acquisition and geotechnical reporting.
• Provide ongoing project updates as well as technical advice and perform additional support tasks as needed to ensure successful project outcomes.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Eight to 12 years of related engineering experience.
• Bachelors degree in Engineering.
• Current registration as a Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Illinois or current registration as a Licensed Structural Engineer in the state of Illinois.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects track schedules and budgets and administer contracts.
• Strong familiarity with Phase II Design engineering services specifically related to bridges retaining walls and highway structures.
• Proficiency in MicroStation.
• Excellent communication organization and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for project solutions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SUPERVISION

You will typically work independently and receive general instructions for new assignments while day-to-day activities require little supervision. Collaboration and coordination with internal teams external consultants and municipal partners are key aspects of the role.

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