Water Facilities Engineering Project Manager

SupportFinity™; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarity Partners, a recognized leader in Chicago, is seeking a Water Facilities Engineering Project Manager. This role involves overseeing the planning and delivery of key water infrastructure projects as part of the city’s significant capital improvement program.

The ideal candidate will have extensive engineering experience, a strong ability to manage teams, and a commitment to quality service. A PE license and relevant project management experience are crucial for this position.

The role offers a competitive salary range of $150,000 – $195,000 and is based in a hybrid setting.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of engineering and project management experience in water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Strong financial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and delivery of capital improvement projects.
• Provide engineering oversight for water and wastewater facility projects.
• Manage project teams and ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Coordinate project schedules and budgets.

Skills

Project management

Engineering oversight

Client relationship management

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Financial management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural/Mechanical Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois

PMP certification preferred

Job description

Clarity Partners | Posted Mar 14 | Full-time | Chicago | Negotiable | Unknown

Voted one of Chicago's Best Places to Work by the Chicago Tribune for the ninth year in a row, Clarity Partners is hiring! Clarity Partners is seeking a Water Facilities Engineering Project Manager local to Chicago, IL. This role will support the planning, design, and delivery of major water infrastructure initiatives as part of Chicago’s multi-year capital improvement program. The position requires strong technical engineering leadership and the ability to manage large, multidisciplinary project teams supporting municipal water systems. This position will report in a hybrid setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of capital improvement projects for water purification plants, intake structures, pumping stations, reservoirs, and related infrastructure.
• Provide engineering oversight for planning, design, and construction phases of water and wastewater facility projects.
• Manage project teams, consultants, and external service providers to ensure contractual commitments are met.
• Coordinate project schedules, budgets, and production to maintain quality and performance standards.
• Lead conceptual project development and support RFQ preparation and consultant selection processes.
• Participate in contract negotiations and scope development for engineering and construction services.
• Deliver presentations and progress updates to stakeholders including the Chicago Department of Water Management.
• Supervise technical professionals and project managers while supporting staffing and workload management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10–15+ years of progressive engineering and project management experience within water/wastewater infrastructure.
• Experience managing municipal infrastructure or capital improvement programs.
• Strong financial management and project delivery experience.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and client relationship management skills.

Clarity is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For the Water Facilities Engineering Project Manager, the base salary pay range is $150,000 – $195,000. The range represents a good faith estimate that Clarity reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of posting. Compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.