Project Manager - Water Resources - Experienced - On-site

An exciting opportunity is available to join Gewalt Hamilton Associates (GHA), an employee-owned, multi-faceted civil engineering and land surveying company that has built a reputation of civil engineering with a personal approach. We are seeking a Project Manager I to join our growing Water Resources team in Vernon Hills or Schaumburg, Illinois.

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How you will make an impact:

The Project Manager will report to the Division Director and take on a leadership role to manage all responsibilities of assigned projects with our clients. They will lead the design of stormwater management systems, coordinate and assist other company divisions, and mentor and manage junior engineering staff assigned to projects. This role is an exempt, salary, position. We offer a hybrid work environment.

Why GHA?

Join our dynamic team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your personal and professional growth. We offer generous Paid Time Off (PTO), seven paid holidays, and additional floating holidays. New parents can take advantage of our Parental Leave, while our Educational Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement programs empower you to continue your education and advance your career. Our health and well-being are our priority, which is why we provide robust health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with FSA and HSA spending accounts.

Secure your future with our 401k Profit Sharing, Bonus Programs, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). For added peace of mind, we offer Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, and Legal insurance. With our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more, we are committed to supporting you every step of the way. Join us and be a part of a team that values and invests in you!

The additional knowledge, skills, and abilities that are required for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with contractual responsibilities and provide leadership on assigned projects for clients.
• Lead the design of stormwater management systems, drainage studies, modeling, watershed planning, plan preparation, specifications, and related tasks, including coordination with other company divisions such as Civil Design, Transportation, Construction, and Survey.
• Support engineering design, plan preparation, exhibits, specifications, and other tasks for site development, roadway improvements, and flood control projects.
• Prepare stormwater-related permit applications and obtain approvals from regulatory agencies.
• Prepare detailed drainage studies and hydraulic reports.
• Attend and manage meetings with clients, municipalities, regulatory agencies, sub-consultants, internal team members, and contractors.
• Mentor and manage junior engineering staff assigned to projects.
• Develop proposals that include scope of work, schedules, and budget estimates.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's Degree in civil engineering or related field.
• Formal training in project management preferred.

Experience and Licensure:

• Six (6) years of Civil Engineering experience concentrating on Water Resources, including four (4) years as a major contributor on contract deliverable development or project leader.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) or additional professional licensure and certifications preferred.
• Experience participating in industry professional societies preferred.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License and registered insured personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Perform at a high level in junior staff management.
• Ability to independently identify, evaluate, select, and apply engineering criteria and standards to manage the delivery of project scope including the development of technical documents across several engineering disciplines.
• Possess a thorough understanding of the requirements and processes of medium complexity projects sufficient for developing work plans and reviewing work products.
• Use project management tools to monitor project schedule, budget and manpower requirements and communicate those expectations to project team. This includes completing draft project invoices for review and approval.
• Ability to shift team priorities when needed during project development.
• Perform site visits to observe and/or troubleshoot complex issues when required.
• Lead project-related communication and meetings with clients and other stakeholders.
• Ability to lead the development of project proposals or lead specific elements of the proposal.
• Proficiency with software products:
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
  • PDF editing software (Adobe, Bluebeam, etc.)

ADA Specifications:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be honored to enable individuals with different abilities to perform the…