Structural Engineering Project Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

AECOM-DBS JV is seeking a Structural Engineering Construction Manager to support the

Chicago Department of Water’s multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This position will represent DWM with oversight to various service providers in completing a range of CIP projects that include planning, designing, and construction oversight.

A highly qualified candidate would be an Engineer with a Professional Structural Engineer (SE)

license who has led and supported large capital improvement programs. Experience with

managing large and complex water and other municipal infrastructure projects is preferred.

Who We Are

We’re a people-first organization. We value knowledge and learning. We believe in the power of connection and collaboration and we seek to build relationships that mean something. We employ some of the best and brightest in the industry and we work hard to maintain a culture that our people can be proud of.

WORKING FOR PRIMERA

Our Buildings division is a talented team of experts working together to deliver buildings and systems that perform better. We provide full-service engineering and design services for both new and existing facilities. Ever focused on providing a first-class client experience, our 30-plus-year history includes projects for school, university, healthcare, government, aviation, laboratory, campus, and municipal facilities.

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering and 15 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• You have a Professional Engineering (SE) license in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment.
• You have a Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
• You have 15-20 years of progressive experience in Water/Wastewater Facilities as an engineer and project manager.
• You have experience working on municipal projects.
• You have proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams
  
  

What You’ll Do

• You will serve as the as the Project Manager with structural engineering expertise 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. You will lead the Structural task with the layout and design of water facilities described above
• You will provide structural engineering technical oversight for implementation of projects. You will independently prepare engineering related calculations and develop structural technical specifications, plans, and details
• You will verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/ practices. As necessary, you will modify established guidelines, create new approaches, apply existing criteria in new ways and draw conclusions from comparative situations
• You will coordinate and participate in project presentations to DWM and other external groups
• You will lead conceptual project development and RFQ preparation. You will participate in design consultant selection and the negotiation of final scope and fee for various assignments
• You will coordinate and participate in contract negotiations with design and construction management consultants to finalize project assignments
• You will manage project teams and monitor consultants’ compliance with contractual commitments
• You will monitor and manage project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives
• You will supervise technical professionals and other project managers including workload and staffing management
• You will monitors and report on financial and completion status of projects to client
  
  

Some Of What You’ll Enjoy

• An excellent benefits package including 401K match and employee stock ownership, gym and transit subsidies, paid volunteer time off, parental leave, continuing education reimbursement and much more
• Flexible work scheduling in a fast-growing company
• A fun, inclusive, and collaborative environment
• Colleagues that appreciate differences in people, perspectives, cultures, and ideas
• The fruits of our employee-led committees focused on offering engaging social, wellness and community service activities all year long
  
  

For more information about Primera please visit our website: PrimeraEng.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Primera is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. Primera’s practices and employment decisions, including those regarding recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion and compensation, shall not be based on any person’s race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, ancestry, disability, physical handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship status or other protected group as defined by law.

Salary Description

$100,000-$140,000