Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company.
Job overview
The Project Manager Civil role is a leadership position managing diverse civil engineering projects and mentoring staff within a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will lead civil engineering projects including green infrastructure, roadway design, stormwater management, oversee project teams, mentor junior staff, collaborate across offices, and support business development.
Compensation and benefits
The firm offers competitive compensation, one of the strongest benefits packages in the industry, structured growth opportunities, and a flexible work environment with one remote day per week.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a PE license, at least 6 years of progressive civil engineering experience, project and team management skills, strong communication, and a passion for community-centered design.
Career development
The role offers long-term career growth with opportunities to shape the role and company direction within a collaborative, employee-owned firm.
Work environment and culture
The company culture is collaborative, transparent, values-driven, and employee-owned, emphasizing meaningful work and investment in people.
Company information
The employer is a nationally recognized, employee-owned civil engineering firm with multiple offices including Chicago, Denver, and Dallas.
Team overview
The candidate will join a growing team collaborating internally across multiple offices to deliver client-focused solutions.
Job location and travel
The position is based in Chicago, IL, full-time on-site with one remote day per week.
Unique job features
The job offers the unique opportunity to work in an employee-owned firm with a strong benefits package and flexible work options, focusing on community-centered design and leadership development.
Company overview
JPJ Staffing is a specialized recruitment firm that connects businesses with top-tier talent across various industries. They generate revenue through placement fees and retained search services, ensuring a tailored match between employers and candidates. Founded in the early 2000s, JPJ Staffing has built a reputation for its personalized approach and extensive network, making it a trusted partner for both job seekers and companies looking to fill critical roles. Their commitment to quality and client satisfaction has driven their growth and success in the competitive staffing industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) credential and highlight at least six years of progressive experience managing civil engineering projects, especially in green infrastructure, trail and roadway design, stormwater management, and site development.
Showcase leadership skills by detailing your experience managing project teams, mentoring junior engineers, and delivering projects on time and within budget, aligning with the role's emphasis on team and project oversight.
Apply through multiple channels such as JPJ Staffing LLC's corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and reach.
Connect with current employees or hiring managers in the civil engineering or project management divisions at JPJ Staffing LLC on LinkedIn; start conversations by complimenting recent projects the firm has completed or asking about their approach to integrated, client-focused solutions.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'civil engineering project management,' 'stormwater modeling,' 'team leadership,' 'client engagement,' and 'PE licensed', ensuring your resume passes automated screenings.
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