Facilities Engineering Project Manager

Primera Engineers•Chicago, IL

8h•$100,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM-DBS JV is seeking a Facilities Engineering Project Manager to support the Chicago Department of Water’s multibillion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This position will represent DWM with oversight to various service providers in completing a range of CIP projects that include planning, designing, and construction oversight. The first 90 days of employment will be based on-site at the Jardine Water Purification Plant, 1000 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611. This initial on-site period is designed to support onboarding, relationship building, and a strong understanding of the project and team. Following the first 90 days, the position will offer work-from-home flexibility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, mechanical engineering or a related discipline and 15+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
Professional Engineering (PE) license in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment.
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
15-20 years of progressive experience in Water/Wastewater Facilities as an engineer and project manager.
Experience working on municipal projects.
Proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.

Responsibilities

Serve as the Project Manager responsible for the development and delivery of the capital improvement plan for major water system facilities that include water purification plants; intake structures; pumping stations; reservoirs; hydraulic structures; buildings/structure and large conveyance for raw and finished water supply tunnels.
Provide technical oversight for implementation of projects.
Coordinate and participate in project presentations to DWM and other external groups.
Lead conceptual project development and RFQ preparation and participate in, design consultant selection, and the negotiation of final scope and fee for various assignments.
Coordinate and participate in contract negotiations with design and construction management consultants to finalize project assignments.
Manage project teams and monitors consultants’ compliance with contractual commitments.
Monitor and manage project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
Supervise technical professionals and other project managers including workload and staffing management.
Monitor and report financial and completion status of projects to client.
Perform such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary.