Project Manager - Civil Transportation Engineer

Our client has a great opportunity for a Project Manager in the Chicago area, someone focused on

If you are driven by purpose, energized by teamwork, and ready to make your mark on landmark infrastructure projects, we want to hear from you.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Project Manager to join our team in the Greater Chicago Area. In this role you will lead a skilled construction team focused on general civil contracting across road and bridge construction, utilities, and site work. This is a dynamic, high-impact position that blends office-based project management with active job site presence — offering the opportunity to take full ownership of complex infrastructure projects from planning through successful delivery.

Scheduling & Planning

• Responsible for developing, maintaining, and updating cost-loaded and resource-loaded CPM schedules, ensuring the project team has a clear and accurate roadmap at every stage.
• Prepare monthly schedule reports and narratives, maintain two-week look-ahead schedules, and develop comprehensive construction plans and safety procedures that keep the project on track and the team working safely.
• Taking ownership of the project's financial performance, you will prepare and continuously update construction cost reports and labor productivity reports.
• Determine quantities of work performed and prepare monthly payment requisitions for both the owner contract and all subcontracts and purchase orders.
• Review and approve material and subcontractor invoices, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Project Controls & Documentation

• Manage the full documentation cycle — preparing and tracking requests for information, change orders, correspondence, and other transmittals using project management software.

Technical Oversight

• Review and interpret construction drawings and specifications across all disciplines, providing technical guidance and direction to the project team.
• Deep understanding of civil construction methods and sequencing will be essential to anticipating challenges, resolving issues proactively, and maintaining momentum on site.
• Supervise and mentor project engineers and field engineers while coordinating closely with superintendents to align field execution with project plans.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable team culture where clear communication and shared ownership of outcomes are the standard.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and bring 10+ years of heavy civil construction field experience, including a demonstrated track record of managing complex road, bridge, utility, or site work projects.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Adobe, and have the ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications across multiple disciplines.
• Decisive, independent thinker who thrives under pressure, meets critical deadlines, and brings out the best in the teams around you.
• Knowledge of Primavera P6 scheduling software and familiarity with AutoCAD or Micro Station are considered strong assets.