Position OverviewPeralte-Clark is seeking an experienced
Project Manager - Level 2 to lead transportation highway projects with an emphasis on
drainage and stormwater management design. This role is well suited for a seasoned professional who excels at managing multidisciplinary teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering technically sound projects on schedule and within budget.
The Project Manager - Level 2 is a fully qualified, career-level position responsible for all phases of project delivery-from proposal development and project initiation through execution and closeout-while meeting technical, contractual, and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities- Manage and deliver transportation and highway projects with a focus on drainage systems, stormwater management, and hydraulic design
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact
- Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
- Develop and manage project budgets, staffing plans, invoicing, and extra work requests
- QA/QC drainage projects
- Train and mentor junior staff on drainage concepts and design protocols and procedures
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and oversee technical staff and subconsultants
- Monitor project performance related to cost, quality, risk, staffing, and schedule
- Lead or participate in project-specific marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and client presentations
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local agency requirements, including permitting and regulatory submissions
- Conduct regular project progress meetings and ensure contractual requirements are met
- Support staff development through mentoring, supervision, and performance feedback as needed
Ideal Experience & BackgroundSuccessful candidates will demonstrate:
- Proven experience managing transportation and highway infrastructure projects
- Strong background in drainage design, with experience designing storm sewers, detention systems, stormwater modeling, and compensatory storage.
- Experience working with public agencies such as:
- Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
- Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA)
- City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)
- County DOTs
- Municipal agencies throughout Illinois
- Experience working with permitting agencies such as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) a plus.
- Ability to independently manage complex projects and exercise sound engineering judgment
- Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills
- Familiarity with project contracts, scopes, and agency design standards
- Experience using drainage software including Bentley Drainage and Utilities Module, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Win TR-20, HY-8, StormCAD, etc.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (required)
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience
- Formal project management training preferred
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred (or ability to obtain)
- Full understanding of industry practices, company procedures, and public agency requirements
- Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred or ability to obtain within six months of start of employment.
How to ApplyInterested candidates are encouraged to apply online and submit a resume highlighting relevant transportation, drainage, and project management experience.
