Engineering program manager Jobs in Chicago, IL

Engineering Program Manager

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Program Manager (EPM) for a project in the Chicago Market! We are a leading engineering firm known for quality, responsiveness, and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. As the EPM, you will coordinate the budgets and schedules for all engineering deliverables related to the Partner Agency's major programs, as well as monitoring, reporting, and forecasting deliverables for their assigned portfolio of projects within the Partner Agency's Capital and Annual Operating Plans. In this role the EPM may support Capital Programs of various agencies within the City of Chicago and its surrounding communities. Previous programs have included the City of Chicago Department of Transportation, its Board of Education, and the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) program. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity, Excellence, and Ingenuity!

Essential Duties/Functions and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the various aspects of project life cycle including initiating, planning, executing, monitoring/controlling and closing for each assigned project. The following responsibilities represent a partial list of typical functions:

• Advance projects through established milestones, developing and implementing recovery plans for unanticipated delays.
• Assist with Client Capital Program by working with Design and Construction teams on work plans, project prioritization and the assessment of project feasibility and deliverability while supporting and fostering high levels of team performance.
• Collaborate with project team to retain the necessary internal and external resources, including appropriate professional services, to advance the assigned projects to conceptual/preliminary design or final design.
• Conduct / participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the appropriate parties to ensure the project scope, schedule and budget are maintained.
• Establish consistent work plans, budgets, business rules and project development for the successful delivery of Engineering projects.
• Interact with Client staff departments to establish agreements, force accounts and the like in support of project work.
• Prepare project status reports for supervisors, senior and executive staff on a periodic basis.
• Take the lead in establishing project risk parameters and developing the appropriate risk contingency plans.
• Work with Client staff to develop detailed project scope of work based on a statement of problem or a desired outcome. Establish project economics and timeline in conjunction with the appropriate stakeholders.

To Be Successful

You will bring your A-Game every day and come ready to provide leadership, commitment, collaboration, and create a dynamic environment for your team! To join IEI's team and take on this role you will have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years' experience in progressively more responsible positions in the development and delivery of Civil/Structural A/E projects.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university.
• Demonstrated experience in program management, engineering design, and/or construction fields including establishment of plans, setting priorities, and incorporating facility requirements into project plans.
• Demonstrated experience working on large scale projects and/or large capital programs ($500MM+) from a Design and Construction aspects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital planning and assessment, procurement, project planning and development, and risk management protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective interpersonal skills to build and manage client relationships, resolve conflict and solve problems to effectively communicate and convey information to various audiences.
• Demonstrate superior customer service, decision-making, and problem solving; and excellent interpersonal skills as this position is client facing.
• Extensive experience in managing and influencing diverse work groups, project teams and internal and external stakeholders, including Regulatory Agencies and public utilities.
• Substantive knowledge of Oregon Department of Transportation and/or Washington Department of Transportation policies and procedures related to design criteria, management systems, and administration.
• Substantive knowledge of project management scheduling, cost control, and scope/code compliance review procedures, change order process, along with knowledge of multidiscipline engineering and construction principles.

Additional Skill Requirements:

Strong analytical skills and attention to details

Intermediate to advance experience with Deltek VantagePoint or similar CRM system

Technical Accounting skills

Strong financial reporting experience

Demonstrates Integrity and ethical decision making

Able to coordinate and lead Audits

Prepare and complete accurate financial statements

Able to create Budgets and Forecast

Able to analyze cost and profits

Proficient in MS Office Suite (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Skills

Solid Organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Must have reliable transportation and/or means of transportation to the office and project sites.

Good verbal and written communication skills including technical writing.

20-25% local travel to construction sites or event locations

Ability to work evening hours on occasion.

Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications:

A valid driver's license is required.

Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured.

PMP Certification a plus.

P.E. License a plus.

Benefits and Perks:

Highly competitive salary; and Bonus opportunities

Flexible Work Schedule

Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits

Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)

6-Week Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Life Insurance

Short and Long-term Disability Program

401K Program with Employer Match

Profit Sharing

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Employee Appreciation Program

IEI University

An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program

Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view

You are welcome to be your authentic self

Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; use hands to fingers, type on a keyboard, look at a computer screen and handheld technological devices such as cellular phones and tablets. While performing these duties the employee may occasionally handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Usually works in an office setting and may occasionally work in outside weather conditions. Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or in-progress construction hazards: fumes, toxic chemicals, risk of electric shock, and vibration. Must be physically capable of walking and moving about on the construction sites, have good hand-eye coordination. Usually works a standard 40-hour workweek either daytime or nighttime. Sometimes required to work extra hours, including weekends, to attend community events and meetings and keep up with unexpected situations impacting on the project.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work outdoors in various weather conditions, possibly for an extended period of time, depending on the assignment type. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the construction site is often loud and may require the use of hearing protection.