Engineer VII - Senior Project Manager
About The Position
RailPros is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager to join its engineering team and independently lead civil design tasks and projects. The role supports civil engineering work for transit, transportation, hydrology and hydraulics, and railway projects, including the development of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E), as well as review of civil, utility, and drainage plans across locations in the United States. The position leads major or multiple moderate-sized project teams and oversees client-account and project financial performance, project reviews, and quality. The Senior Project Manager manages project budgets, schedules, resources, client needs, and design work; develops and leads design teams; mentors junior engineers; and contributes to proposals, business development, and marketing. Supervisory responsibilities include managing engineering projects and teams, recommending needed facilities, personnel, and funding, overseeing technical, legal, and financial program issues, determining program objectives and requirements, and developing standards and guidelines. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, with travel of up to 30% and a day shift.
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 developing construction plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Experience working with multiple disciplines within a project scope.
- Experience in field engineering and/or Design Support During Construction.
- Proficiency in technical writing, specifically 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 project budgets, schedules, resources, and client needs.
- Willingness to travel.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, client relations skills, and skills in persuasion and negotiation of critical issues.
- Experience in proposal writing, business development, and marketing business services.
- Proficiency with electronic communications and standard office applications, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Civil Engineering.
- 20 or more years of prior experience.
- At least 5 years of prior 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.
- Engagement in lifelong learning to maintain knowledge of contemporary issues.
- Business development skills and 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 role, 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 moderate-sized project teams.
- Manage multiple projects, including budgets, schedules, resources, client needs, and design work as needed.
- Oversee and analyze the financial performance of client accounts and engineering projects.
- Participate in project reviews to ensure quality and alignment with project goals.
- Lead civil design tasks and projects, including development of plans, specifications, and estimates.
- Develop and lead design teams and mentor junior engineers.
- Supervise and manage engineering projects and organizational segments or teams.
- Recommend facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out programs.
- Oversee technical, legal, and financial issues of programs.
- Determine program objectives and requirements and develop standards and guidelines.
- Support client relations, proposal writing, business development, and marketing of business services.
- Travel as needed for project work.
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 Accounts for dependent care expenses.
- Employee Assistance Programs.
- Professional development, training, and career growth opportunities.
- Work-life balance initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
