Project Engineer - Roadway

Project Manager PE / Engineering / Commercial & Industrial Buildings / HVAC / MEP / Facility Power Distribution / Construction Employee-Owned EPC Orland Park, IL / Chicago (#4844)

Join a highly respected and growing employee-owned Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company with over 30 years of success.

We are seeking an experienced Engineering Project Manager for our Orland Park, IL office. This is a great opportunity for a professional looking to advance from a project engineer, design engineer, or industrial architect role.

The ideal candidate will possess a Professional Engineer (PE) License or be a Registered Architect with significant experience in commercial, industrial, and office building projects, specifically in HVAC, power distribution, MEP systems, or building structures and foundations.

Key Responsibilities :

• Client & Project Leadership : Take charge of client relations, from initial project conception through to ongoing design and construction phases.
• Design Development : Lead the development of conceptual and schematic designs, design basis memoranda, and coordinate with the appropriate design teams.
• Standards Compliance : Ensure regional design staff adhere to company design standards and control systems.
• Team Mentorship : Mentor and develop staff to foster individual growth, departmental development, and succession planning.
• Project Management : Manage multi-discipline design projects, coordinate with sub-consultants across various disciplines, and oversee project schedules, cost estimates, and documentation.
• Client & Contractor Communication : Lead owner communications, manage client expectations, respond to contractor RFIs, and oversee submittals.
• Travel : Travel to client or project sites as required, with up to 25% overnight travel.

Qualifications :

• Experience : 7+ years in project engineering, design engineering, or industrial architecture, with a focus on commercial and industrial buildings.
• Technical Expertise : Experience with HVAC, power distribution systems, building structures, and foundations in industrial / commercial settings.
• Project Experience : Familiarity with large-engineered metal buildings, multi-story buildings, distribution centers, warehouses, office buildings, and manufacturing facilities.
• Client Interaction : Strong experience in client interfacing and managing project scope, cost, and time.
• Software Proficiency : Competency in MS Project, Procore, and the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Project, Outlook).
• Construction Experience : Construction background is a plus.
• Education : Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Civil Structural Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Licensure : Professional Engineer (PE) license or Registered Architect required.
• Project Management : Proven ability to manage concurrent projects across different states, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Communication : Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey critical information to the right stakeholders at the right time.

Benefits & Compensation :

• Compensation : up to $140K base salary with the potential earnings with incentives up to $180K+ per year, depending on qualifications and performance.
• Bonuses : Individual and company performance bonuses of up to 25%.
• Benefits Package : Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term life insurance, 3% contribution to 401(k), employee stock options plan (ESOP), holiday bonus, and paid sick leave.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated professional looking to grow their career in a dynamic and employee-owned company.

All interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

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