Water Facilities Construction Project Manager-2603270RV11

Job Overview We are seeking a new Water Facilities Construction Project Manager to join our team at Ardmore Roderick. As a Water Facilities Construction Project Manager , you will join a team of infrastructure solutions experts working to solve our client’s ever-evolving project needs. This opportunity will be located at our client office in Chicago and could have potential to be hybrid depending on the specific client, project and team needs. Key Responsibilities Represent the Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM) with oversight of construction of a range of CIP projects. Serve as the construction manager responsible for supporting DWM with oversight on improvements to major water system facilities that include water purification plants, intake structures, pumping stations, reservoirs, hydraulic structures, buildings/structures and large conduits for raw and finished water supply tunnels. Manage construction of water facilities with multi-disciplinary improvements (e.g., electrical, mechanical, structural, processes and architectural). Provide oversight regarding electrical/mechanical equipment commissioning. Manage project teams and monitor consultants’ compliance with contractual commitments. Manage the process of hiring a resident engineer who are part of on‑call engineering firms and field inspectors to oversee the construction of projects. Work in conjunction with the resident engineer to ensure that the work is being executed and performed with the contract documents. May manage all phases of construction projects (from beginning to close out). Manage the schedule and budget of projects. Coordinate and communicate project progress with the client. Facilitate and resolve project issues and scope changes with design team and the client. Work mostly independently but receive basic instruction on specific assignments, objectives, complex features and possible solutions. Monitor and report financial and completion status of projects to client. Receive technical guidance on unusual or complex problems and supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects. Involve occasional field work at facilities related to design and construction projects. Manage one or more moderately complex design projects, involving coordination of multiple engineering disciplines, consultants and/or various agencies. Supervise other engineering and technical staff. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in civil, structural, mechanical engineering or a related discipline and 6+ years of relevant experience. Experience in large municipal capital improvement programs with design‑bid‑build delivery mechanism. Proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking and persuasive ability. Strong project financial management skills. Ability to lead diverse, multi‑disciplined teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office. A team‑player mindset with the ability to communicate proficiently in written and verbal forms. Good to great organizational skills. Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineering license in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within the first 6 months of employment. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. 10‑15+ years of progressive experience in Water/Wastewater Facilities as an engineer and project manager. Experience with managing and collaborating with large joint venture projects is preferred. Previous experience with water infrastructure projects. Experience working on municipal projects. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans. 401K, Paid Maternity Leave, Competitive PTO. Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and more. Sponsorship and relocation are not available for this opportunity. Salary Range: $114,400‑170,560. Ardmore Roderick is providing the compensation range that the company believes it might pay and/or offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr ardmoreroderick