Project Lead Jobs in Illinois

INTRODUCTION

We are seeking a Senior Water Resources Project Manager to lead the planning, design, and delivery of water resources infrastructure projects for municipal, county, public and private utilities, and other local clients. From stormwater management and drainage improvements to sanitary sewer collection systems and water distribution infrastructure, this role will provide technical leadership and project management expertise that helps communities maintain, improve, and expand critical public infrastructure. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to clients, lead multidisciplinary project teams, and oversee the successful delivery of projects from planning through design and construction. You will also mentor developing engineers, contribute to business development efforts, and help grow our Water Resources practice throughout Missouri and beyond.

LOCATION

This position can be based out of our offices in St. Louis, MO; St. Charles, MO; or Edwardsville, IL.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role you will:
- Manage stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water infrastructure projects of varying complexity and scope for municipal, county, utility, and transportation agency clients
- Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders to understand project requirements, goals, schedules, budgets, and funding opportunities
- Take a lead role in the planning, analysis, design, and implementation of water resources infrastructure projects, including storm sewer systems, drainage improvements, flood mitigation projects, sanitary sewer collection systems, water distribution systems, pump stations, and utility relocations associated with transportation projects
- Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage studies, stormwater management design, utility evaluations, master planning efforts, and engineering calculations supporting project development
- Prepare and review engineering plans, specifications, technical reports, permit applications, cost estimates, and construction documents
- Manage project scopes, budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables to ensure successful project execution and client satisfaction
- Serve as a project manager or task manager, overseeing project teams and effectively delegating work assignments to engineers, designers, and technical staff
- Review project deliverables for technical accuracy, quality assurance, constructability, and compliance with applicable local, state, and federal regulations and design standards
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams including transportation, environmental, survey, and construction personnel to support integrated infrastructure projects
- Provide technical leadership and serve as a subject matter expert in stormwater, wastewater, and drinking water engineering
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and other technical staff while fostering professional growth and technical excellence
- Assist senior leadership with strategic planning, client relationship management, and the continued growth of water resources services
- Support business development efforts through client engagement, proposal preparation, fee development, interview participation, and funding application assistance
- Build and maintain strong relationships with municipalities, utility districts, counties, state agencies, and transportation clients
- Perform other duties associated with this role as needed to support project and organizational objectives

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Typically requires 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience with an emphasis in one or more of the following areas: stormwater, wastewater, drinking water, and municipal infrastructure projects
- Proven experience leading and delivering water resources and municipal infrastructure projects for municipalities, public and private utilities, counties, and DOT clients from planning and design through construction, supported by strong project management, leadership, and organizational skills
- Ability to perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater analysis, drainage design, utility design, floodplain evaluations, and infrastructure planning utilizing the software platforms listed above
- Strong understanding of local, state, and federal regulations related to water resources engineering, utility infrastructure, permitting, and environmental compliance
- Experience preparing technical reports, engineering studies, permit applications, construction plans, and specifications
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and maintaining strong client relationships
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior engineers and technical staff
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites, client meetings, and public engagement events as needed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

- Health & Wellness (medical, dental, vision, disability, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance)
- Work/Life Balance (vacation, holidays, sick leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, flexible scheduling)
- Wealth-Building (401k w/ company match, student loan repayment benefit, ESOP, competitive compensation package)
- Professional Benefits (professional membership dues, career & educational development)

WHY LOCHMUELLER?

Lochmueller Group is a regional engineering consulting firm with an emphasis on infrastructure. We provide multi-disciplined services for a variety of public agencies and private entities, including transportation design; water resources design; environmental analysis & permitting; construction engineering & inspection; traffic engineering & transportation planning; surveying; and land acquisition & appraisal. Our Roadway/Highway Design team is involved in a wide variety of street, roadway, highway and multi-modal transportation design projects for local public agencies and state DOT’s. For over 40 years, Lochmueller Group has helped communities reinvent their future through thoughtful, actionable planning and design. Our dedication to building a team that demonstrates our corporate values (CARDIA) is what sets us apart: CARDIA: C reativity; A ccountability; R espect; D edication; I ntegrity; A chievement. Lochmueller Group provides an excellent workplace culture established by our people who share these values. We are a 100% employee-owned company, and our people are invested in the success and continued development of each other and the firm. This is a great place to build a career and grow with a company that is dedicated to quality and service as we make a difference in our communities.

Lochmueller Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Lochgroup fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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