Civil Engineer Project Manager

Civil Engineer IV

We are a Civil and MEP engineering firm that goes beyond a typical consulting role. We become a partner to our clients by aligning with the goals, processes, and people at each organization. As a seasoned professional, we are committed to providing the continuing education and hands-on experience it takes to thrive. Our passion and diversity, combined with our industry-leading capabilities, make us who we are. Working at RTM means endless opportunities. We encourage our team to develop an expertise in multiple markets and across services. We are proud to be continually recognized as Zweig Group Hot Firm, as well as Best First to Work for and a Crain's Chicago Business Best Place to Work. We are hiring an experienced EIT or PE to join our team. The role will be focused on land development for a diverse client base, including K-12 and higher education, commercial, restaurant, office, municipal, park district, historic preservation and infrastructure improvement projects across the United States.

Key Responsibilities:

• Apply principles, methods, and techniques of civil engineering technology as they relate to land development including design of drainage and stormwater systems, water systems, sanitary sewer systems, parking and roadways
• Utilize Civil 3D software to prepare exhibits and construction documents
• Utilize stormwater management and storm sewer software to design and permit land development projects
• Reviews regulations and standards necessary to carry out project design and permitting work
• Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other topographical and geologic data to plan and design projects
• Makes decisions independently on engineering problems and methods
• Receives instructions from Senior Engineers as to the general results expected
• Responsible for accuracy and quality of engineering design, reports and plans and maintain conformance to budgets, schedules, and RTM standards
• Perform site investigations and construction observation on-site services

Minimum Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.
• Strong project coordination and delegation skills.
• Experience in leading and managing medium to large-scale projects.
• In-depth knowledge of codes, standards, and regulations
• Expertise in preparing and reviewing detailed engineering plans, calculations, and specifications.
• Proficiency in navigating and ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and permitting processes.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers and manage multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Have strong project coordination, delegation, creative problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Involvement in business development activities, such as proposal writing, client acquisition, and fostering client relationships.
• Strong client management and communication skills, including understanding and addressing client needs and expectations.
• Ability to accurately and consistently execute QA/QC processes.
• Exceptional communication skills are required.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Marketing and business development skills suitable to assist the Business Development team with client expansion opportunities.
• Ability to manage, mentor and develop multiple project teams.

Estimated Starting Salary Range: $120,000.00 - $160,000.00 USD

Preferred Skills:

• Team-oriented, professional, self-starter with a positive attitude and multi-tasking capability.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

It is the policy of RTM Engineering Consultants to practice a program of equal employment opportunity, and advancement opportunities are made available to all employees on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, disability, age or gender.

At this time, only candidates authorized to work in the United States of America without the need for sponsorship will be considered.

RTM does not currently accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or recruiters.