Civil Engineer Project Manager - Drainage

CBBEL Career • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

If you enjoy solving technical challenges, managing multidisciplinary teams, and guiding projects from concept through completion, this opportunity puts you at the center of impactful work across the Chicagoland area. At CBBEL, our values guide everything we do: Integrity – We follow through on our promises. Excellence – We’re always learning, growing, and raising the bar. Fellowship – We support each other like a true team. Resilience – We stay steady even when challenges arise. Collaboration – We bring our best when we work together. Sound like your kind of environment? Let’s dive into the details.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• Experience managing multiple projects over extended periods
• At least 7 years of relevant experience
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills
• Ability to mentor engineering staff
• Experience with Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, preferably MicroStation
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Drainage team across multiple projects, ensuring top‑quality design and documentation.
• Direct project planning, tracking, scoping, and change management while keeping timelines and budgets on target.
• Serve as the primary contact for clients, subconsultants, and internal teams.
• Make independent, experience-based design decisions and champion value engineering, optimization, and innovative solutions.
• Develop proposals, set project budgets, and ensure deliverables meet design standards and scope.
• Oversee QA/QC, contract review, monthly invoices, progress reports, and financial tracking.
• Mentor Drainage Engineers, Project Engineers, and Lead Project Engineers in their technical and professional growth.
• Drive client relationship development, including outreach, feedback loops, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Participate in networking, professional organizations, and industry events to strengthen CBBEL’s presence and build future talent pipelines.
• Support staffing planning, policy adherence, and department-wide initiatives.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, generous PTO, 401(k) matching, and discretionary year-end bonuses
• Clear progression pathways
• Supportive mentorship and hands-on project exposure across multiple disciplines

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager