Civil Design Project Manager (Shorewood, IL)

Title: Project Manager - Civil Design
Location: Wheaton, IL
Hire Type: Direct
Compensation: $150K

Must have Skill Set: P.E Licensure

Overview:
The Civil Design Project Manager is responsible for leading the planning, design, and execution of a wide range of civil engineering projects, with a strong emphasis on both public infrastructure and site development. This role serves as a key link between technical design and project delivery, overseeing multidisciplinary teams, managing client relationships, and ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. The Project Manager provides technical guidance, mentors junior staff, and applies sound engineering judgment to deliver high-quality, compliant, and cost-effective solutions.

Job Duties:

Direct and monitor all aspects of multiple civil engineering projects while mentoring Design Engineers, Project Engineers, and/or Lead Engineers.

· Oversee and manage a team responsible for the design and permitting of a wide variety of civil engineering projects including roadway rehabilitation and construction, water main/sanitary sewer systems, stormwater management, bicycle and pedestrian improvements, parks/public spaces, and site development.

· Lead site design efforts including grading, drainage, utility layout, access and circulation, and coordination with local zoning and land development requirements.

· Prepare, review, and provide technical guidance on site layout plans, erosion control plans, and stormwater management reports for private and public development projects.

· Develop, review, and comment on design documents, plans, and technical specifications to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with applicable standards.

· Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, subconsultants, and internal teams, including coordination across multi-disciplinary projects.

· Develop proposals, scopes of work, and project budgets; ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget while meeting client expectations and regulatory requirements.

· Supervise the preparation, quality control, and approval of all client proposals, contracts, and deliverables.

· Track project financial performance by monitoring actual versus planned expenditures; review and approve billing invoices and prepare progress reports.

· Apply value engineering, optimization strategies, and sound engineering judgment throughout the design process to improve project outcomes.

· Lead project meetings, presentations, and client discussions.

· Support business development efforts, including maintaining client relationships and identifying new opportunities.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

· Minimum of 7 years of experience in transportation, infrastructure, municipal, and/or site civil design with progressively increasing technical and project management responsibilities

· Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, or actively working toward licensure

· Strong experience in site development design, including grading, drainage, utilities, and permitting processes

· Familiarity with local agencies and regulations including Illinois municipalities, IDOT, and Will/Cook/DuPage County requirements

· Excellent communication, leadership, and project management skills with a strong client-focused mindset

· Proficiency with MicroStation and Geopak, or comparable platforms such as AutoCAD Civil 3D or OpenRoads Designer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.