Senior Project Manager

Manhard Consulting, Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading engineering firm in Chicago as a project manager, where you'll lead design teams for commercial and institutional projects. This role involves coordinating technical tasks, mentoring staff, and ensuring project success through effective communication and organizational skills. If you are a licensed engineer with a decade of experience, we want you to bring your expertise to our dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Licensed professional engineer with at least ten years of relevant design experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage project design teams and coordinate technical tasks.
• Review engineering plans and specifications for conformance.
• Prepare and review cost estimates.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Decision-making

Initiative

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Imagine a place where responsibility is shared equally among all employees, where leaders are approachable, and the open-door policy is the rule. Employees are encouraged to be innovative and work with an entrepreneurial spirit.

Welcome to Manhard Consulting! We see problems as opportunities for creativity, and we are looking for problem solvers to join our dynamic team. Our firm is organized into small teams to foster accountability and achieve great results.

Job Summary:

This position manages commercial, industrial, and institutional project design teams, coordinating technical tasks such as site layout, utility and roadway design, site grading, stormwater management, water and sewer main design, erosion control, floodplain studies, permitting, cost estimation, proposals, and invoicing.

Accountabilities and Duties:

1. Review engineering plans and specifications for conformance to standards; prepare design standards and mentor QA/QC staff.
2. Mentor and train staff and key associates.
3. Coordinate production of construction drawings and specifications.
4. Prepare and review cost estimates.
5. Coordinate permits and approvals with municipal agencies.
6. Review design calculations and prepare proposals.
7. Follow proposal protocols and ensure timely submission of timesheets.
8. Delegate project components to team members and collaborate on multi-discipline projects.
9. Manage project schedules and ensure timely completion.
10. Maintain good client relationships.
11. Participate in business development and represent the firm at meetings.
12. Monitor project budgets, billing, and accounts receivable.
13. Inform supervisors of workload and scope changes.
14. Accurately document time spent on projects weekly.
15. Mentor and assist in staff development and evaluation.

Qualifications:

Licensed professional engineer with at least ten years of relevant design experience in land development projects.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong sense of urgency and initiative.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.
• Organizational skills for managing multiple projects.
• Competence in designing/moderately complex engineering projects.
• Decision-making within a general framework.
• Availability for occasional nights and weekends.
• Proficiency in MS Office and fluency in English.

Physical Demands:

Must meet physical requirements, with accommodations available as needed. Tasks include sitting, talking, hearing, standing, walking, handling objects, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and lifting weights up to 25 pounds. Vision requirements include close, distance, color, and depth perception. Occasionally work outdoors in weather conditions.

Employer’s Disclaimer:

This description is not exhaustive. The firm reserves the right to modify duties and employment conditions. Employment is at-will and does not constitute a contract.

Note: No unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies will be accepted without prior approval. Manhard is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.