Civil Engineer / Project Manager

LVI Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates represents a well-established engineering and environmental consulting firm seeking a Project Civil Engineer / Project Manager to lead site development projects in Milwaukee or Chicago.

You will manage planning, design, and permitting, mentor junior staff, and collaborate with clients to deliver high-quality civil infrastructure solutions across healthcare, education, industrial and commercial sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 6+ years in civil/site development.
• Experience designing site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater systems.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, design, and permitting of land development and civil projects.
• Maintain strong client relationships as primary point of contact.
• Oversee site design including grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater plans.
• Manage multiple projects within budget and schedule.
• Prepare technical reports, studies, and proposals.
• Provide hydrologic/hydraulic analysis and water quality compliance expertise.
• Support business development and identify new project opportunities.
• Collaborate with leadership on growth and staff development.
• Mentor and coach junior engineers and project staff.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Our client is a well-established engineering and environmental consulting firm delivering land development and infrastructure solutions for a diverse range of clients across the United States. With a strong collaborative culture and a reputation for technical excellence, they provide employees with the opportunity to work on impactful projects while supporting long-term career growth and professional development.

The firm fosters a team-oriented environment focused on innovation, mentorship, continuous learning, and delivering high-quality solutions for clients across multiple sectors.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking a Project Civil Engineer / Project Manager to join their growing Milwaukee or Chicago team. This individual will play a key role in leading the planning, design, and permitting of site development and civil engineering projects while overseeing project teams and mentoring junior staff.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of projects spanning healthcare, education, industrial, commercial, mixed-use, retail, and institutional developments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead the planning, design, and permitting of land development and civil engineering projects.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and maintain strong working relationships.
• Prepare and oversee site design including grading, drainage, utility infrastructure, stormwater management, and erosion control plans.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring successful delivery within budget and schedule requirements.
• Prepare and review technical reports, feasibility studies, stormwater reports, utility studies, specifications, and proposals.
• Provide technical expertise related to hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, stormwater management, and regulatory compliance.
• Support business development efforts, including client relationship management and identifying new project opportunities.
• Collaborate with office leadership on strategic growth initiatives, project forecasting, and staff development.
• Mentor, coach, and support junior engineers and project staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 6+ years of experience in civil engineering, site development, or land development projects.
• Strong understanding of local, county, and state permitting processes and land development regulations.
• Proven ability to manage client relationships and contribute to business development efforts.
• Experience designing site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management systems from concept through construction.
• Demonstrated success managing projects, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Leadership experience with the ability to mentor and develop engineering staff.
• Strong technical knowledge of stormwater management, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, and water quality compliance.
• Experience preparing technical reports, proposals, and project documentation.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D preferred.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Active involvement in professional organizations is a plus.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally for project and client meetings.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work with a highly respected, growth-oriented engineering consulting firm.
• Opportunity to lead challenging and high-profile land development projects.
• Collaborative culture with strong mentorship and advancement opportunities.
• Flexible work environment that supports professional and personal balance.
• Competitive compensation package including comprehensive health benefits, retirement savings plans, professional development support, paid time off, and performance-based incentives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated civil engineering professional seeking increased project responsibility, leadership exposure, and long-term career growth within a collaborative consulting environment.