GreenbergFarrow (GF) · 3 hours ago
Civil Engineering - Senior Project Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$100K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expGreenbergFarrow (GF) is a leader in civil engineering, seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee a sub department of Project Managers, engineers, and technical staff. This role involves ensuring operational excellence, technical quality, and project profitability while mentoring the team and managing multiple concurrent engineering projects.
Consulting
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads a civil engineering sub department, ensuring high-quality work, efficient operations, and strong team performance
Manages workload distribution, resource allocation, and staffing forecasts across projects and teams
Serves as a senior technical authority, providing guidance, reviews, and solutions for engineering challenges
Establishes and enforces department standards, workflows, and quality control procedures
Provides mentorship, career guidance, and training plans for PMs and civil engineering staff
Oversees a portfolio of civil engineering projects, ensuring delivery that aligns with client expectations, technical requirements, budget, and schedule
Supports Project Managers in managing scope changes, risk mitigation, project planning, and conflict resolution
Reviews and approves project plans, budgets, schedules, and technical deliverables prior to submittal
Ensures strong documentation practices and consistency across all team projects
Monitors overall financial performance, invoicing, profitability, and backlog to meet departmental targets
Provides advanced technical insight on civil site development, stormwater design, utility design, grading, permitting, and related engineering disciplines
Ensures compliance with applicable codes, regulations, and industry standards
Conducts technical reviews for engineering plans, reports, and specifications
Guides and approves complex design concepts, calculations, and project solutions
Serves as a senior client liaison, managing high value relationships and maintaining consistent communication with key stakeholders
Supports and leads proposal development, presentations, and interviews for major project pursuits
Identifies new project opportunities and assists Director with revenue growth strategies
Ensures exceptional client satisfaction and helps resolve escalated project concerns
Collaborates with Directors and senior leadership to support companywide project delivery strategies and operational goals
Contributes to policy development, process improvements, and the implementation of new tools and systems
Ensures the sub department’s alignment with company mission, values, and quality standards
Tracks key performance indicators (KPIs) and prepares reports on departmental performance
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated leadership and team building skills with the ability to manage and motivate a multi disciplinary team
Advanced knowledge of civil engineering design, construction documents, and regulatory permitting
Strong budgeting, forecasting, and project financial management capabilities
Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Highly organized, efficient, and detail oriented with strong problem solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate effectively
Proficiency in industry standard software, including, Civil 3D, AutoCAD, Revit, MS Project, MS Word and Excel, and Hydroflow or equivalent drainage/hydrology software
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)
Minimum of 10–15 years of civil engineering experience, including significant project management responsibilities
Prior experience supervising teams of Project Managers and engineers required
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure required
Experience leading complex or large scale civil/site development projects
Benefits
Health and Wellness Support
Professional Development Opportunities
Ownership and Prosperity
Work-Life Integration
Company
GreenbergFarrow (GF)
GF is a fully integrated architecture, engineering, planning, interior design, landscape architecture and land development firm.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Keith Johnston
Chief Executive Officer / President
Recent News
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