Civil Engineer Project Manager

Job Title: Civil Engineering Construction Project Manager

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Civil Engineer Project Manager to lead roadway and infrastructure projects from planning and design through construction. This role is integral in ensuring that schedules, budgets, and quality standards are consistently met. You will manage and mentor a team of engineers, inspectors, and project staff while serving as a key client contact to build long-term agency relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning and design through to construction, ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and quality standards.
• Manage and mentor engineers, inspectors, and project staff.
• Serve as a key client contact, building and maintaining long-term agency relationships.
• Support proposals, pursuits, business development, and growth initiatives.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, subconsultants, stakeholders, and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee roadway construction management and project delivery.

Essential Skills

• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 7+ years of experience in civil engineering and project management.
• Experience with IDOT, Illinois Tollway, CDOT, municipalities, and other transportation agencies.
• Expertise in construction management for roadway construction.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Familiarity with Phase III, Resident Engineering, and Documentation of Quantities.
• Experience in roadway, highway, and transportation project management.

Work Environment

This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with time split between the office, field, and home. The office is located in the West Loop, with project offices throughout the Greater Chicagoland area. A company vehicle is provided for use. This role offers the opportunity to lead significant projects, engage in team mentorship, and contribute to strategic growth initiatives, with a potential pathway to employee ownership.

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

The pay range for this position is $57.00 - $79.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a Contract position based out of Chicago, IL.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 17, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Chicago,IL.

About Actalent

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