Senior Project Manager - Transportation

R.M. Chin & Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K yearly profit-sharing contribution

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Parental leave

11 paid holidays

Job summary

R.M. Chin & Associates in Chicago is looking for a Senior Project Manager/Resident Engineer to lead roadway improvement projects. This role involves overseeing construction efforts, ensuring project compliance with budgets and schedules, and representing the company during meetings.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and at least 15 years of management experience in transportation construction. A competitive salary of $145K to $180K, alongside comprehensive benefits, is offered.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 15 years of Transportation Construction management experience.
• Professional Engineer License (PE) required.
• IDOT and Tollway experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction efforts to ensure projects meet design, budget, and schedule.
• Represents the company at meetings related to assigned projects.
• Ensure accurate field records are maintained, such as daily reports and test reports.

Skills

Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Bluebeam)

Knowledge of project management software Ebuilder & CMMS

Experience with IDOT Standard Specifications

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Tools

Construction documentation software

Job description

$145 – 180K (Depending on Experience) – Full Time with Benefits

Take your career to the next level with us! R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc. (CHIN) is seeking a dedicated Senior Project Manager/Resident Engineer to lead the delivery of roadway improvement projects and assist in the management of transportation engineering objectives. The ideal candidate demonstrates initiative, is highly motivated, and committed to ensuring successful project delivery. The Senior Project Manager plays a pivotal role in representing CHIN across all construction management related matters.

Job Duties

• Oversee construction oversight efforts to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule and enforces contractor compliance from pre- construction to completion
• Serves as a representative of the company and its clients at meetings, presentations, and public hearings relative to assigned projects.
• Provides leadership and oversight to a CM team ensuring project specifications are being followed.
• Timely processing of pay estimates and authorizations, and the satisfactory completion of inspectors IDRs and contractor activities.
• Ensure accurate field records are being maintained, such as daily reports, test reports, and as-built drawings.
• Oversees post-construction phase, final deliverables, reviewing final pay request and punch lists, coordinating final acceptance inspections, tracking of warranties, and preparation of final invoicing.
• Full technical responsibility for interpreting, organizing, executing, and coordinating construction engineering assignments.
• Acts as a specialist in the application of advanced concepts, principles, techniques, and procedures for an assigned area of responsibility.
• Analyzes complex construction/design problems requiring the development of new or improved techniques or procedures and consults with design engineering personnel.
• Participate in marketing and proposal preparation.
• Prepare and approve scope of work and costing documents for proposals.
• Coordinate with other senior engineering staff, lead junior team members, project stakeholders, and other disciplines to manage an organized approach to project execution.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs including business cultivation strategies and efforts.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering
• 15 years of Transportation Construction management experience.
• Professional Engineer License (PE)
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Bluebeam, SiteManager, Headlight, or other construction documentation software.)
• Experience with IDOT Standard Specifications, Standard Plans, and Construction Contract Administration Manual.
• Knowledge of project management software Ebuilder & CMMS
• IDOT and Tollway experience a plus.
• Competitive base salary between $145 – 180K, depending on project assignment, experience, skills, and location.
• Annual bonuses are based on individual and company performance.
• 401K yearly profit-sharing contribution.
• PTO.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Relevant certifications and courses reimbursed.
• Company vehicle, cell phone, and Wi-Fi hot spot.

R.M. Chin & Associates, Inc., M/W/DBE/ACDBE is an Equal Opportunity Employer, offering comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.