AECOM · 1 month ago
Senior Water Main Design Manager
Chicago, IL
Contract
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $175K/yr
6+ years expAECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Senior Water Main Design Manager to support the Chicago Department of Water’s multi-billion Capital Improvement Program, overseeing the preparation and management of water main and lead service line replacement designs.
Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Oversee preparation of water main and lead service line replacement designs and signing design drawings
Manage special projects (e.g., LSLR designs/implementation) and preparation of contract and bidding documents for various types of projects
Lead cost estimating and preparation of the Term Agreement Contracts for water main and LSLR construction
Coordinate with construction teams and address issues or conflicts
Support DWM with project prioritization and provide subsequent project execution oversight
Perform quality control of design documents - reviewing plans, signing drawings, reviewing cost estimates
Provide water main technical assistance and expertise to the other tasks within the program (e.g., Force Accounts) and DWM and their stakeholders (e.g., Construction Management, Operations, etc.)
Support Force Accounts by reviewing work order drawings and identifying conflicts between proposed utility improvements and future water main projects
Attend coordination meetings with the DWM and their Construction Management group
Coordinate design approval workflow through DWM OUC, IDOT and other relevant step actors
Support Task Leader with support services to maintain water quality in the DWM system which including these key activities: lead testing program; meter save studies; service line inventory; LSLR implementation support; water filters support for residences
Manage project teams with more than twenty people and monitor compliance with contractual commitments
Monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives
Supervises technical professionals and other project managers including workload and staffing management
Performs such other duties as the supervisor may from time to time deem necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental/water resources engineering or a related discipline and 6 + years of water main design experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
Professional Engineering license in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within first 6 months of employment
Preferred
15+ years of progressive design experience in Water/Wastewater as project engineer and project manager, with 5+ year in leading project teams
Experience in working on municipal water utility projects
Experience in water quality and LSLR regulations and implementation programs
Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification
Proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
AD&D
Disability benefits
Paid time off
Leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits
Perks
Flexible work options
Well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan
Company
AECOM
AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.2BKey Investors
Australian Renewable Energy Agency
2025-07-15Post Ipo Debt· $1.2B
2012-12-31Grant· $0.01M
2007-05-11IPO
Leadership Team
W. Troy Rudd
CEO
Sandra Broughton
Corporate Vice President - Global Head of Travel
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