Civil Engineering Project Manager (Site)

Search Results; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

ESOP

Professional development programs

Job summary

Epstein in Chicago, IL is seeking a Project Manager to lead our Civil Engineering team on multidisciplinary infrastructure projects, including transportation, water/wastewater, and site development.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of civil engineering experience, a PE license, and proven ability to manage scope, schedule, budget, and client coordination across multiple disciplines. This role offers a hybrid work schedule in a collaborative ESOP company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with active credentials.
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience in transportation and site projects.
• Strong communication and ability to coordinate with clients, agencies, and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and subconsultants.
• Prepare design concepts, feasibility, and contract documents.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Support business development and proposals.
• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and quality control.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Job description

Location: Chicago, IL | Hybrid Work Schedule

Epstein is seeking a Project Manager to join our Civil Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional with 10+ years of experience and a diverse background in transportation, site development, and water/wastewater infrastructure who enjoys leading multidisciplinary projects and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.

Epstein is an established and highly respected Construction, Architecture, and Engineering firm with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw, Poland, Epstein delivers innovative, sustainable, and "best-in-class" project solutions across a wide range of industries.

We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), creating a culture where employees are invested in the firm's success. Our firm is deeply committed to community service, green initiatives, and sustainable design.

Overview

Epstein is seeking a Project Manager to join our Civil Engineering team. The Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects involving transportation, site development, water/wastewater infrastructure, roadways, utilities, drainage, permitting, and complex utility coordination.

The ideal candidate is a versatile and experienced civil engineer with strong technical and project management skills. This individual will manage projects from inception through completion, provide technical leadership to project teams, coordinate directly with clients and agencies, and mentor junior engineers and designers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Project Manager for civil infrastructure projects involving transportation, site development, and utility improvements
• Lead the planning, analysis, design, and preparation of contract documents for roadways, site improvements, water and force mains, sanitary and storm sewers, grading, drainage, and utility infrastructure
• Manage projects from inception through completion, including scope, schedule, staffing, budget, quality control, and client coordination
• Lead roadway and transportation design, including geometry, grading, drainage, utility coordination, and integration with adjacent site improvements
• Lead site/civil design, including grading, stormwater management, drainage, utilities, erosion control, pavement, and access
• Provide design and technical oversight for water main and force main improvements, including alignment, profiles, utility conflicts, crossings, and constructability
• Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, contract plans, specifications, quantities, and construction cost estimates
• Coordinate permitting and approvals with applicable agencies and utility owners
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, agencies, and other engineering disciplines
• Provide technical leadership and perform quality reviews of engineering deliverables
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
• Assist with proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, schedules, and business development efforts
• Support projects during construction, including RFIs, submittals, field issues, and site visits

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• 10+ years of successful civil engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience in transportation/roadway and site/civil engineering
• Experience with water main and/or force main design
• Strong knowledge of civil engineering design standards, specifications, permitting, and plan production
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects, design teams, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
• Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients, agencies, contractors, and subconsultants
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with large-diameter or long-distance water/force main projects
• Experience with complex utility crossings and coordination
• Experience working with public infrastructure clients, including IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, municipalities, and utility agencies
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling

Benefits

Epstein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
• Flexible benefit plans
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Parental leave

To help secure our employees' financial future, we offer both a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

We also support a healthy work-life balance through:

• Half-day Fridays
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work schedule
• Paid time off and paid holidays

Additionally, we encourage professional growth through:

• Professional license reimbursement
• Industry association reimbursement
• Internal training programs
• Leadership development programs
• Educational assistance

Compensation

Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including education, experience, training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications, and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance.

The salary range for this position is $130,000--$165,000 annually.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

For more information about our firm, please visit www.epsteinglobal.com