Civil Engineer / Project manager
Civil Project Manager / Senior Civil Engineer
Naperville, IL or Downtown Chicago, IL | Hybrid Flexibility Available
Are you looking for an opportunity where you can take ownership of projects, work across a diverse portfolio, and have a genuine stake in the success of the business?
Our client is a well-established, employee-owned consulting engineering firm seeking a Civil Project Manager / Senior Civil Engineer to join their growing team. With a strong backlog of work and exciting growth plans, they are looking for an experienced professional who can independently manage projects while contributing to a collaborative, people-focused culture.
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to become part of a smaller, agile firm where your contributions are visible and valued. Unlike larger corporate environments, you'll have the chance to work on a wide range of projects, build strong relationships with clients, and help shape the future of the business.
What Makes This Opportunity Different?
- 100% employee-owned company (ESOP)
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements
- Strong project backlog and long-term stability
- Exposure to both public and private sector projects
- Opportunity to work across multiple markets rather than a single niche
- Collaborative culture with regular team events and employee-focused leadership
- Clear opportunities for professional and career growth
The Role
The successful candidate will take ownership of civil engineering and land development projects from concept through completion. You'll work closely with clients, coordinate project teams, and play a key role in delivering high-quality engineering solutions.
Projects may include:
- Commercial developments
- Residential developments
- Solar and renewable energy projects
- Educational facilities
- Park district improvements
- Transportation and roadway projects
- Stormwater and drainage infrastructure projects
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing civil engineering projects and client relationships
- Preparing and reviewing plans, specifications, and construction documents
- Site design, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and utility design
- Coordinating with internal teams and external stakeholders
- Utilizing AutoCAD Civil 3D for design and plan development
- Mentoring and supporting junior staff where applicable
- Ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- 5+ years of civil engineering experience
- Experience within land development, site civil, or related civil infrastructure projects
- Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D
- Strong communication and project coordination skills
- Ability to manage projects with increasing levels of independence
Preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) license or progress toward licensure
- EIT certification
- Project management experience
- Experience mentoring junior engineers
- Construction observation and field experience
- Stormwater design experience
Compensation
$95,000 - $120,000+
Compensation is flexible and will be tailored to the experience, project management capabilities, technical expertise, and leadership background of the successful candidate.
About the Company
Our client is a respected engineering consultancy with approximately 50 employees across the Chicago metropolitan area. The firm continues to grow through strategic expansion and has recently added new capabilities that are creating additional large-scale project opportunities.
They pride themselves on maintaining a close-knit culture while offering employees the resources, project exposure, and flexibility needed to build long-term careers.
If you're looking for an environment where you can make a tangible impact, work on a diverse range of projects, and share in the success of the company, we'd love to hear from you.
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