Project Manager - Land Development
Project Manager - Site/Civil
A growing, multidisciplinary civil engineering and consulting firm is looking for a Project Manager - Site/Civil to join its team in DT Chicago.
This is a great opportunity for a PE-licensed civil engineer who enjoys technical design but is ready to take greater ownership of projects, mentor junior engineers, and develop their project management experience.
The firm works with private developers, universities, and public-sector clients, delivering a variety of site development and infrastructure projects. Despite its continued growth, the business maintains a smaller-firm environment with direct access to leadership, strong mentorship, and clear opportunities for career progression.
What You'll Be Doing
- Manage and contribute technically to site/civil development projects from early design through permitting and construction
- Lead design across site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utilities, and erosion control
- Handle zoning, land development approvals, and site permitting
- Complete and oversee hydrologic and hydraulic analysis
- Prepare and review site plans, calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation
- Mentor and train junior and mid-level engineers and designers
- Coordinate with clients, consultants, municipalities, and internal project teams
- Support field inspections and construction-related activities
- Work alongside other civil engineering disciplines, providing broader exposure beyond traditional site development
What They're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Ideally 4+ years of civil engineering experience
- Strong background in site development, grading, drainage, and permitting
- Proficiency with AutoCAD
- Civil 3D and HydroCAD experience is beneficial
- Understanding of local zoning and site-plan approval processes
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Someone comfortable balancing technical design, project coordination, and mentoring responsibilities
- A self-motivated engineer who wants to continue developing rather than simply maintaining an existing position
Why Consider It?
- Opportunity to move into a role with genuine project ownership and leadership responsibility
- Work directly with private developers, institutional clients, universities, and public agencies
- Strong exposure to the complete land development process, from initial site planning through approvals and construction
- Direct access to senior leadership rather than multiple layers of management
- Opportunity to mentor younger engineers and build leadership experience
- Multidisciplinary environment with the chance to gain exposure to additional areas of civil engineering
- Small-team culture combined with the resources and project variety of a growing engineering practice
- 401(k) and Roth retirement options with company contribution
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous PTO
- Wellness and company-sponsored fitness benefits
- Regular company events and team activities
- Additional benefits including pet insurance and employee referral incentives
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