Engineering Project Manager - Water/Wastewater System

MacKay Sposito • Chicago, IL

4d • $55 - $72

About The Position

MacKay Sposito is looking for a full-time Engineering Project Manager - Water/Wastewater System to join our team in Chicago, IL. This Project Manager on the Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM) Program Services team will oversee the delivery of multi-year $3.9 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects to enhance Chicago’s water infrastructure. Highly qualified candidates would be licensed Professional Engineers with experience leading and supporting large municipal capital improvement programs. Previous work on water infrastructure projects is preferred. The Facilities Engineering Project Manager will represent the Chicago DWM and oversee service providers to execute a range of CIP Projects, including planning, design, and construction oversight. We provide a comfortable, collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangements available. We’re committed to our work – but we also value fun. If that sounds like a good fit, let’s talk.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, mechanical engineering, or a related discipline and 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineering license in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within the first 6 months of employment.
• Candidates must have proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with the ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.

Nice To Haves

• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
• 10-15 + years of progressive experience in Water/Wastewater Facilities as an engineer and project manager.
• Experience working on municipal projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve within a team 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.
• Water purification treatment planning and water/wastewater treatment design and construction management.
• Provide technical oversight for implementation of projects.
• Coordinates and participates in project presentations to DWM and other external groups.
• Leads conceptual project development and, RFQ preparation and participate in, design consultant selection, and the negotiation of final scope and fee for various assignments.
• Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with design and construction management consultants to finalize project assignments.
• Manage project teams and monitors consultant’s compliance with contractual commitments.
• Monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Supervises technical professionals and other project managers including workload and staffing management.
• Monitors and reports financial and completion status of projects to client.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may deem necessary from time to time.

Benefits

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
• An excellent reputation - Through our 51-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• A focus on community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we support several local organizations focusing on community pillars surrounding veterans and the youth. Our team members serve in volunteer positions as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and participate across a broad range of initiatives.
• Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefit package including access to our company-sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans.
• We also offer 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Employees are eligible to participate in our company's 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match.
• Additionally, employees receive paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and can participate in employee ownership options.
• MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance bonuses.
• Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are available for highly qualified candidates.

What This Job Offers

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