Structural Engineering Project Manager

Chicago, IL
Full Time
Experienced
Structural Engineering Project Manager
Ardmore Roderick | Chicago, IL | On-Site
 
About Us
Ardmore Roderick is a full-service Infrastructure solutions firm that specializes in utilities, Transportation, Aviation, Rail & Transit, Building & Facilities Projects. We are headquartered in Chicago (IL) with offices in Champaign (IL), Orlando (FL), Columbus (OH), Memphis (TN), and Philadelphia (PA)
 
Our Mission
"We advance the design and construction of critical infrastructure and the built environment to improve communities"
 
Our Values
  • Safety Above All
  • Invest In Our People & Service Our Clients
  • Champion Diversity & Inclusion
  • Engage With Our Communities
 
Job Overview
We are seeking a Structural Engineering Project Manager to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting 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.

The Facilities Engineering Project Manager will represent the Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM) with oversight to various service providers in completing a range of CIP projects that include planning, designing, and construction oversight.

Key Responsibilities
  • Serve 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. Lead the Structural task with the layout and design of water facilities described above.
  • Provide structural engineering technical oversight for implementation of projects. Independently prepare engineering related calculations. Develop structural technical specifications, plans, and details.
  • Verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/ practices. As necessary, modifies established guidelines, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in new ways and draws conclusions from comparative situations.
  • 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 consultants’ 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 from time to time deem necessary.
 
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering and 15+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
  • Professional Engineering license (SE) in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment.
  • 15-20 years of progressive experience in Water/Wastewater Facilities as an engineer and project manager.
  • ​​​​​​​Experience working on municipal projects.
  • Candidates must 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.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
  • Proficiency in MS Office – Excel, Word, some power point experience.
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, facilitation, team building, collaboration, organization and problem-solving skills

 
Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more
  • We offer Medical, Dental, & Vision Plans
  • 401K, Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO
 
 
If you are looking for the opportunity to gain invaluable experience and thrive in a collaborative environment, this may be the position for you. Ardmore Roderick offers a competitive salary and benefits package as well as the opportunity to significantly affect the development of our rapidly growing firm. Benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401k match, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, paid holidays, PTO, paid maternity leave, and employee assistance program.
 
Ardmore Roderick is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Ardmore Roderick participates in E-Verify.
 
We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please reach out to us if you require reasonable accommodation in responding to a job announcement, interviewing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process.
 
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