Project Manager - Project Support

Project Manager - Project SupportWe are seeking a Project Manager Level 2 to join our team. This unique position blends engineering expertise with project management and oversight responsibilities, acting as a vital extension of Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) – District 1 staff, and coordinating 10 to 20 design teams to rebuild portions of mainline Interstate 290 and various overhead bridges between Mannheim Road and Racine Avenue. This 4-year assignment offers unparallelled visibility with IDOT leadership, all while gaining experience in design coordination, stakeholder alignment, and large-scale corridor management.This position is full-time and will typically report in-person to the Illinois Department of Transportation District 1 office in Schaumburg, Illinois.Key duties and responsibilities include managing and coordinating the work of design consultants, overseeing and tracking project schedules and compliance, facilitating collaboration and problem solving with municipalities, stakeholders, and internal/external teams, coordinating corridor project delivery, and providing ongoing project updates as well as technical advice.Required qualifications include eight to 12 years of related engineering experience, a bachelor's degree in engineering, current registration as a licensed professional engineer or licensed structural engineer in the state of Illinois, demonstrated ability to manage projects, track schedules and budgets, and administer contracts, strong familiarity with phase II design engineering services, proficiency in MicroStation, excellent communication, organization, and collaboration skills, and the ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in selecting methods and techniques for project solutions.