Project Manager (Transportation / Drainage & Stormwater)

Peralte-Clark,LLC • Arlington Heights, IL

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About The Position

Peralte-Clark is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Level 2 to lead transportation highway projects with an emphasis on drainage and stormwater management design. This role is well suited for a seasoned professional who excels at managing multidisciplinary teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering technically sound projects on schedule and within budget. The Project Manager – Level 2 is a fully qualified, career-level position responsible for all phases of project delivery-from proposal development and project initiation through execution and closeout-while meeting technical, contractual, and financial objectives.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing transportation and highway infrastructure projects
• Strong background in drainage design, with experience designing storm sewers, detention systems, stormwater modeling, and compensatory storage.
• Experience working with public agencies such as: Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA), City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT), County DOTs, Municipal agencies throughout Illinois
• Experience working with permitting agencies such as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) a plus.
• Ability to independently manage complex projects and exercise sound engineering judgment
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills
• Familiarity with project contracts, scopes, and agency design standards
• Experience using drainage software including Bentley Drainage and Utilities Module, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Win TR-20, HY-8, StormCAD, etc.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (required)
• Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience

Nice To Haves

• Formal project management training preferred
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred (or ability to obtain)
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred or ability to obtain within six months of start of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and deliver transportation and highway projects with a focus on drainage systems, stormwater management, and hydraulic design
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact
• Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
• Develop and manage project budgets, staffing plans, invoicing, and extra work requests
• QA/QC drainage projects
• Train and mentor junior staff on drainage concepts and design protocols and procedures
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and oversee technical staff and subconsultants
• Monitor project performance related to cost, quality, risk, staffing, and schedule
• Lead or participate in project-specific marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and client presentations
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local agency requirements, including permitting and regulatory submissions
• Conduct regular project progress meetings and ensure contractual requirements are met
• Support staff development through mentoring, supervision, and performance feedback as needed

Benefits

• Opportunities for leadership, growth, and long-term career development
• Flexible work arrangements, including potential part-time consideration for qualified candidates

What This Job Offers

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