Head of Engineering & Projects

Project Manager
As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world's most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Are you ready to design your future?
Be our next Project Manager
In this role, you will be a part of the Aviation, Transit and Commercial Buildings team, of the Buildings Sector, based in Chicago, IL
This individual will be responsible for managing the design, production and coordination of projects nation-wide
The successful candidate will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, be a dynamic presenter, and be able to effectively manage diverse groups of clients, project stakeholders, and team members
Project Managers at EXP are the primary liaison between clients and EXP project teams, including subconsultants
As Project Manager, you will be responsible and accountable for understanding and negotiating appropriate fees, schedule, and contract terms that are acceptable to the client and beneficial to EXP
Project Managers are responsible for project performance, including delivering projects within financial and schedule parameters, and for exceeding client expectations
Bachelors or Masters Degree in Architecture or Engineering from an accredited University
Track record of exceptional performance
Experience in a variety of project market sectors, including Aviation, Rail + Transit, Federal Government, and Higher Education
Thorough working understanding of the Microsoft suite of products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
Knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit capabilities
Ability to utilize financial management software
Ability for occasional travel
In addition to competitive pay, we offer a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees, including health insurance, vacation time, and 401(k) retirement benefits.
Our story With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world's built and natural environments.
Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP's predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.
The passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of race, color, sex, religion, gender, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information or testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression.
Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
Job Schedule Full time