PMO Civil Project Engineer II

DB STERLIN CONSULTANTS INC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 115,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

DB Sterlin Consultants Inc. seeks a PMO Civil Project Engineer II to oversee the Chicago Department of Water CIP program. This role manages service providers, coordinates design and construction tasks, and ensures projects meet deadlines and budgets.

Responsibilities include developing plans and estimates, QA/QC, and leading project teams on roadways, utilities, and transit projects. A bachelor’s in engineering is required, PE preferred, with 15+ years of experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in civil/project engineering.
• Experience with water infrastructure projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee detailed construction plans for roadway, utility, electrical, and transportation projects.
• Coordinate design changes and revisions based on feedback.
• Lead QA/QC reviews throughout project lifecycle.
• Manage client communication and project milestones.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder coordination

Civil engineering

Water/wastewater knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Bentley OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ProjectWise

Bluebeam

MS Office

Job description

Job Details

Job Details: Job Location: Program Management - Jardine - Chicago , IL 60611, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $115,400.00 - $135,684.00 Salary/year, POSITION GOAL

The PMO Civil Project Engineer II will oversee and manage various service providers to support the Chicago Department of Water's (DWM) multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This position will provide oversight to various service providers in completing a range of CIP projects, including planning, design, and construction oversight. Furthermore, this role will also perform moderate to advanced level project management functions. This position supports all aspects of design projects for roadways, utilities, transit, etc.; prepares schematics & models; performs analysis & engineering calculations; develops plans, specifications & estimates; prepares technical engineering reports; leads development of scope and fee proposals for moderate to advanced complexity projects; leads monitoring of project budget and staff assignments; leads QAQC of project deliverables.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES - GENERAL

• Possess foundational engineering concepts.
• Acquire advanced knowledge and skills through mentored experience.
• Evaluate and applies standard techniques, procedures, and criteria to perform assigned tasks as part of a broader assignment.
• Perform work assignments of advanced complexity. Contributes to specific objectives and outcomes.
• Provide instruction on specific objectives and direction on possible solutions to unconventional or complex problems.
• Work as part of a team and coordinates work with others.
• Establish project work priorities and plans work appropriately.
• Receive minimal supervision and is expected to work independently.
• Possess proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Interact with both internal project team members as well as direct communication with clients or other stakeholders.
• Adhere to project deadlines and keeps the task manager or client informed of any issues impacting scheduled deadlines.
• Has the primary responsibility for review of project work by other staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES – SPECIFIC

• Oversee development of detailed construction plans for roadway, utility, electrical, and transportation projects using Bentley and/or AutoDesk software.
• Coordinate design changes and revisions based on internal and external feedback.
• Communicate regularly with internal design staff and project lead to coordinate the progress of various assignments and adhere to project deadlines. Acts as discipline or project lead. May communicate progress to client.
• Independently manage time and schedule to achieve multiple project milestones.
• Organize and maintain project files. Lead documentation of correspondence and meeting minutes.
• Evaluate and apply applicable current engineering standards, and federal and/or local requirements to assigned projects.
• Lead the coordination and documentation of quality control reviews throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Manage tasks and/or projects of moderate to advanced complexity.
• Act as main point of contact with client or with project lead (on projects led by other disciplines).
• Manage permit development, compliance, and reporting. Obtain, update, and maintain MS4 permit and the plans associated with them (Notice of Intent, Annual Report, Stormwater Management Plan, etc.), in addition to standard operating procedures.
• Maintain inventory of all City department tasks required as part of MS4 permit compliance year-round; ensure on-time delivery of yearly submissions.
• Conduct research, site assessment, and investigation of CSO outfalls; development of summary maps for client presentations.
• Make recommendations and provide commentary on environmental policy standards, regulations, and best practices in compliance with the Clean Water Act; serve as a liaison with state environmental agencies, City of Chicago departments, and the EPA.
• Determine the source of the pollutants and implement the process by which to eliminate/prevent. Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of mathematics and its application to field surveying and engineering computations.
• Knowledge of pollutant tracing and prevention practices for illicit discharge and construction site runoff
• Can work effectively as a team player.
• Ability to build constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect for our stakeholders.
• Show insight into the root causes of problems. Generates a range of solutions and courses of action with benefits, costs, and risks associated with each.
• Consider both short and long-term interests of the client in making decisions.
• Demonstrate a professional demeanor, high ethical standards, respect, and commitment to service excellence.
• Able to understand the perspective of others before making decisions and taking action.
• Understand water sampling and monitoring methods utilized by City entities for Total Maximum Daily Load monitoring and data collection to assess water quality

Qualifications: POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institute of higher education with a major study in engineering.

Licensure: Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.

Job Classification: Exempt (Salaried)

Report to: Project Engineer – Team Lead or Department Head

Experience: Typically 15+ years required.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical Skills: Advanced experience with pollutant tracing and prevention practices for illicit discharge and construction site runoff; Spatial and design skills to visualize projects in 2D and 3D. Advanced engineering skills to compliment position goal. Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Bluebeam, and CADD software, specifically the Bentley Suite of products including Open Roads Designer, ProjectWise and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D. Moderate to advanced experience with project scheduling. Previous experience with water infrastructure projects is preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises the work of less experienced staff; leads tasks and/or projects of moderate to advanced complexity.

Physical Demands: Must be able to sit, walk, stand, reach with hands and arms, stoop or kneel, climb, or balance, talk, or hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects tools or control. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds on occasion.

Working Environment: This job may require long periods of standing or walking in the field and include exposure to all types of outside weather conditions, varying noise levels, and hazards associated with construction. Wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment is required while performing work in the field. The employee may also be exposed to a general office environment, requiring long pWeriods of sitting at a computer in ambient inside temperature, lighting and noise level. Due to the collaborative nature of this position, the work will need to be performed in the field or office, typically during normal business hours. Travel is required; must possess a valid license.

Continuing Education: Complete state-required competency. Attend job-related seminars and workshops.

Salary Range: $115,400 - $135,684 per year

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.