MacKay is looking for a full-time Facilities Engineering Project Manager - Water 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.

Key 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred qualifications:

• 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.
• 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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

US Pay Range

$115,000-$165,000 USD

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 are able to participate in employee ownership options. MacKay pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance bonuses.

Open until filled.