Project Manager

TYG; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

Leadership opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Join TYG as a Project Manager - Land Development in Chicago. In this role, you'll manage projects from initial planning to construction, ensuring client relationships and project budgets are maintained.

We're looking for a candidate with over 8 years of experience in civil engineering or land development. You'll lead multidisciplinary teams and coordinate all aspects of land development projects while benefiting from a hybrid work environment and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil engineering or land development experience.
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, stormwater, and site utilities.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage land development projects from concept through completion.
• Coordinate grading, drainage, stormwater, and utility design.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

Skills

Civil engineering experience

Project management

Client relationship management

Leadership skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

We are seeking a Project Manager - Land Development to join an established civil engineering team in Chicago.

This role will involve managing land development projects from initial planning and design through permitting and construction, with responsibility for client relationships, project budgets, schedules and overall delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage land development projects from concept through completion.
• Coordinate grading, drainage, stormwater and utility design.
• Manage project budgets, schedules and deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients and municipalities.
• Oversee permitting, entitlement coordination and regulatory approvals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams and external consultants.
• Review technical plans and ensure project quality.
• Identify project risks and resolve design or delivery challenges.
• Support business development and identify opportunities with existing clients.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil engineering or land development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, stormwater and site utilities.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules and client expectations.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or required, depending on the position.
• Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills.

$120,000-$160,000 base salary + performance bonus

Benefits include:

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Leadership and career progression opportunities

Why Join?

• Take ownership of projects from design through delivery.
• Build strong client and municipal relationships.
• Work across a varied portfolio of land development projects.
• Join a collaborative team with opportunities for advancement.
• Benefit from a hybrid working environment.

Application Process

The process begins with an initial conversation with our recruitment team, followed by client interviews and relevant technical discussions before offer and onboarding.