Project Manager/Lead - Preliminary Engineering

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc.•Elgin, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Hampton, Lenzini and Renwick, Inc. (HLR) of Elgin, IL is looking to hire a full-time Project Manager/Team Lead (Preliminary Engineering). This role is for a civil engineering professional ready to advance their career in a rewarding environment with an established and respected firm that cares about employee happiness and wellbeing. HLR is a 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm headquartered in Elgin, IL with additional offices across Illinois. They are a leading provider of professional consulting engineering, environmental, and surveying services, serving public agencies and private-sector clients throughout the Midwest. HLR is recognized for its award-winning Work Hard | Have Fun | Give Back® culture and has been named the number one 2025 A/E/C Employer of Choice® by PSMJ Resources, Inc. They also received the 2023 Premier Award for Client Satisfaction by PSMJ Resources, Inc. The firm emphasizes employee development through its Pathways to Success program and dedicates time and resources to training and education, fostering a positive and synergistic environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university
Must be a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Illinois
Valid Driver's license with a good driving record
Minimum of 10 years of experience with IDOT and Phase I projects

Nice To Haves

Experience with ISTHA/IDOT and Local Roads project processing procedures
Microstation/Geopak software
Geometric Design

Responsibilities

Provide project management for a variety of municipal and private projects including roadway reconstruction, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, water mains, bridges, trails, and traffic signals
Conduct business development for Preliminary engineering work
Be responsible for the concept, design, and engineering required to complete IDOT and Local Roads preliminary engineering projects
Be responsible for geometric design on projects and training staff in geometric design
Work closely with Principal to provide project, scope, schedule, and budget
Effectively communicate and coordinate with clients and stakeholders both verbally and written
Understand project schedules and implement accordingly
Understand and execute requirements for different funding opportunities
Review exhibits to communicate with clients for inclusion in project reports
Read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures or government regulations
Environmental Survey Request process
Review and assist with project reports
Write Funding Applications
Review and assist with project cost estimates