Engineer VII - Senior Project Manager
About The Position
RailPros is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to join its engineering team. The role involves independently leading civil design tasks and projects, drawing on broad civil engineering design experience. Relevant project work includes transit and transportation, hydrology and hydraulics, and development of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E). Projects may include civil, utility, and drainage plan design and review in locations throughout the United States, supporting public- and private-sector work as well as railway projects. The position leads major or multiple moderate-sized project teams, oversees client-account and project financial performance, and participates in project reviews to ensure quality and alignment with goals. The role also involves managing project budgets, schedules, resources, and client needs; performing design work as needed; developing client relationships and business; and supervising engineering projects and teams. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, is full-time, and has a day shift with travel of up to 30%.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET/EAC-accredited program.
- At least 15 years of general civil engineering design experience, including a mix of roadway, drainage, earthwork, hydrology and hydraulics, and development of construction plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Experience working with multiple disciplines within a project scope.
- Experience in field engineering and/or Design Support During Construction.
- Proficient technical writing, particularly specifications in multiple formats.
- High proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D.
- Proficiency in site grading, utility and drainage design, street improvement design, and public works design.
- Experience in site development.
- Experience developing and leading design teams and mentoring junior engineers.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at one time.
- Ability to manage budgets, schedules, resources, and client needs, and perform design work as required.
- Willingness to travel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including client relations.
- Experience in proposal writing and business development and marketing business services.
- Proficiency with electronic communications, standard office applications, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Skills in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- 20 or more years of prior experience.
- At least 5 years of project management experience.
- Proficiency in hydrology and hydraulic design and calculations.
- Experience with transit-related projects, including facilities.
- Experience in track design and traffic design.
- Experience in both public and private sectors.
- Experience using MicroStation.
- Experience with SUSMPs, WQMPs, and SWPPPs.
- QSD/QSP registration.
- Experience in facility design and Right of Entry permit processing.
- Commitment to lifelong learning and maintaining knowledge of contemporary issues.
- Business development skills.
- In-depth knowledge of industry standards and guidelines.
- Established relationships with railroad clients.
- Professional Engineer (PE) credential, equivalent, or authorization of CLPO.
- Membership in a professional practice organization, national board membership or officer service, recognition as an expert in statewide activity, and/or service as a resource for national activities and organizations.
Responsibilities
- Lead a major project team or several moderately sized project teams.
- Oversee and analyze the financial performance of client accounts and engineering projects.
- Participate in project reviews to ensure quality and alignment with goals.
- Manage multiple projects, including budgets, schedules, resources, and client needs; perform design work as needed to meet project requirements.
- Supervise and manage a variety of engineering projects and teams.
- Recommend facilities, personnel, and funds needed to carry out programs.
- Oversee technical, legal, and financial issues for an entire program.
- Determine program objectives and requirements, and develop standards and guidelines.
- Develop and lead design teams and mentor junior engineers.
- Support proposal writing, business development, marketing of business services, and client relations.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans, with employee-to-family coverage.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance, with additional voluntary options.
- 401(k) plan with employer match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Wellness programs and resources.
- Discount programs for products and services.
- Company-funded allowance for the online store.
- Health Savings Account with employer match.
- Employer-funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement.
- Flexible Spending Account for dependent care expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Professional development, training, and career-growth opportunities.
- Initiatives designed to support work-life balance.
- Support for obtaining professional licenses, such as a PE license in California.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
