Water Facilities CIP Project Manager (Hybrid)

Primera Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K match

Employee stock ownership

Gym subsidies

Transit subsidies

Volunteer time off

Parental leave

Continuing education reimbursement

Flexible work scheduling

Job summary

Primera Engineers is seeking a Facilities Engineering Project Manager to support Chicago's Department of Water multibillion CIP. The role leads delivery of the CIP for water treatment plants, intake structures, pumping stations, and reservoirs, with on-site onboarding at Jardine Plant before flexible work arrangement.

Candidates will have a civil/structural/mechanical engineering background, PE license in Illinois, PMP certification, and 15–20 years in water/wastewater projects, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, mechanical engineering or related field.
• PE license in Illinois or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• PMP Certification and 15–20 years in Water/Wastewater facilities.
• Proven project leadership and municipal project experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the capital improvement plan for major water system facilities.
• Provide technical oversight for project implementation.
• Coordinate project presentations to DWM and external groups.
• Lead conceptual development, RFQ prep, and consultant selection negotiations.
• Coordinate contract negotiations with design and construction management consultants.
• Monitor project teams, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.

Skills

Client interaction

Public speaking

Financial management

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural/mechanical eng

Job description

Primera Engineers is seeking a Facilities Engineering Project Manager to support Chicago's Department of Water multibillion CIP. The role leads delivery of the CIP for water treatment plants, intake structures, pumping stations, and reservoirs, with on-site onboarding at Jardine Plant before flexible work arrangement.

Candidates will have a civil/structural/mechanical engineering background, PE license in Illinois, PMP certification, and 15–20 years in water/wastewater projects, including