Municipal / Transportation PM; Westchester, IL

Project Manager – Municipal / Transportation Engineering

Important Notice

We do not offer H-1B or other employment visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship.

We are looking for candidates who are self-driven, view challenges as opportunities to learn and grow, and are passionate about delivering infrastructure projects that improve communities and create lasting impact.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Continuing education and professional development assistance
• Opportunity to lead meaningful public infrastructure projects
• Collaborative, team-oriented work environment
• Career growth and advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and delivery of municipal and transportation engineering projects from concept through construction.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality while ensuring client expectations are met.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, municipalities, regulatory agencies, consultants, and contractors.
• Prepare and review engineering reports, plans, specifications, and other technical documentation.
• Oversee permitting activities and ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Perform or oversee hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling for sanitary, storm, and combined sewer systems using PCSWMM, HydroFlow, or comparable software.
• Prepare or oversee Location Drainage Studies and Technical Memorandums for federally and state-funded projects.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and technical guidance to junior engineering staff.
• Support business development efforts through proposal preparation, client meetings, and presentations.
• Attend client meetings and coordinate project activities throughout all phases of design and construction.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience managing municipal and/or transportation engineering projects.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred or the ability to obtain licensure within 12 months.
• Demonstrated experience managing roadway, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water distribution, wastewater, and municipal infrastructure improvement projects.
• Experience with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as PCSWMM, HydroFlow, or comparable programs.
• Experience preparing Location Drainage Studies or Technical Memorandums for federally or state-funded projects.
• Strong understanding of municipal design standards and regulatory permitting processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting schedules and budgets.