Location:
Chicago, IL | Hybrid Work Schedule Epstein is seeking a Project Manager to join our Civil Engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced civil engineering professional with 10+ years of experience and a diverse background in transportation, site development, and water/wastewater infrastructure who enjoys leading multidisciplinary projects and delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
Epstein is an established and highly respected Construction, Architecture, and Engineering firm with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Chicago, with offices in New York, Raleigh, and Warsaw, Poland, Epstein delivers innovative, sustainable, and "best-in-class" project solutions across a wide range of industries.
We are proud to be a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP), creating a culture where employees are invested in the firm's success. Our firm is deeply committed to community service, green initiatives, and sustainable design.
Overview:
Epstein is seeking a Project Manager to join our Civil Engineering team. The Project Manager will lead multidisciplinary civil infrastructure projects involving transportation, site development, water/wastewater infrastructure, roadways, utilities, drainage, permitting, and complex utility coordination.
The ideal candidate is a versatile and experienced civil engineer with strong technical and project management skills. This individual will manage projects from inception through completion, provide technical leadership to project teams, coordinate directly with clients and agencies, and mentor junior engineers and designers.
Responsibilities:
Serve as Project Manager for civil infrastructure projects involving transportation, site development, and utility improvements
Lead the planning, analysis, design, and preparation of contract documents for roadways, site improvements, water and force mains, sanitary and storm sewers, grading, drainage, and utility infrastructure
Manage projects from inception through completion, including scope, schedule, staffing, budget, quality control, and client coordination
Lead roadway and transportation design, including geometry, grading, drainage, utility coordination, and integration with adjacent site improvements
Lead site/civil design, including grading, stormwater management, drainage, utilities, erosion control, pavement, and access
Provide design and technical oversight for water main and force main improvements, including alignment, profiles, utility conflicts, crossings, and constructability
Prepare and review engineering calculations, technical reports, contract plans, specifications, quantities, and construction cost estimates
Coordinate permitting and approvals with applicable agencies and utility owners
Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, agencies, and other engineering disciplines
Provide technical leadership and perform quality reviews of engineering deliverables
Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers and designers
Assist with proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, schedules, and business development efforts
Support projects during construction, including RFIs, submittals, field issues, and site visits
Requirements Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
10+ years of successful civil engineering experience
Demonstrated experience in transportation/roadway and site/civil engineering
Experience with water main and/or force main design
Strong knowledge of civil engineering design standards, specifications, permitting, and plan production
Experience managing multidisciplinary projects, design teams, budgets, schedules, and deliverables
Strong analytical, organizational, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work directly with clients, agencies, contractors, and subconsultants
Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Experience mentoring and developing junior engineering staff
Preferred Qualifications Experience with large-diameter or long-distance water/force main projects
Experience with complex utility crossings and coordination
Experience working with public infrastructure clients, including IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, municipalities, and utility agencies
Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience with MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer
Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Benefits Epstein offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and accident insurance
Flexible benefit plans
Transportation benefits
Employee Assistance Program
Parental leave
To help secure our employees' financial future, we offer both a 401(k) plan and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
We Also Support a Healthy Work-life Balance Through Half-day Fridays
Flexible working hours
Hybrid work schedule
Paid time off and paid holidays
Additionally, We Encourage Professional Growth Through Professional license reimbursement
Industry association reimbursement
Internal training programs
Leadership development programs
Educational assistance
Compensation Individual compensation is determined by several factors, including education, experience, training, qualifications, skill sets, licensure/certifications, and location. Employees are also eligible for discretionary annual bonuses based on both company and individual performance.
The salary range for this position is $130,000-$165,000 annually.
Equal Opportunity Employer Epstein is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide fair and equal employment opportunities to all persons regardless of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, genetics, gender identity, transgender status, or other non-merit factors. Epstein hires and promotes individuals solely based on their qualifications. Epstein is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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