Engineering Project Manager

Salary: $90,125.00 - $116,915.00 Annually
Location : IL, IL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00287
Department: Public Works Department
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 03/13/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The Engineering Department is committed to long-term infrastructure investment. Our comprehensive, up-to-date studies and analysis completed on water mains, bridges, ravines, streets, and storm sewers supports the community in various ways.
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Make an impact on this beautiful community with complex, varied projects. Work in a team environment interacting with residents, elected officials, contractors, and consultants. This position collaborates closely with other City sections like Community Development, Streets, Water & Sewer, Forestry, and City Hall.
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Starting Salary Range: $90,125 - $99,055 Depending on Qualifications
Full Salary Range: $90,125 - $116,915 Annual Progression Based on Merit
Open Until Filled
Examples of Duties

• Oversight and management of complex CIP infrastructure projects, inspection of residential improvements, and review of private-permit plans
• Performing field surveys and engineering studies
• Assists with applying for and administering state/federal grants
• Computation of quantities of earth work, paving material, concrete and other construction material
• Develop and design municipal capital improvement projects relating to pavement resurfacing, sanitary and storm sewers, watermains, and parking lots
• Perform detailed cost estimating of projects, as well as assisting with the annual budget process
• Preparation of plans, specifications, and contracts for municipal construction projects.
• Perform research of records such as plats of survey and plats of subdivision
• Assists with preparing council presentations and agenda write-ups
• Corresponding with and responding to contractors and residents
• \Work on various projects and initiatives, such as:
  • Pavement patching, resurfacing, and sidewalk projects
  • Vehicle and pedestrian bridges
  • Storm sewer replacement, sewer lining, and water main upgrade projects
  • Intersection widening projects

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of field surveys, project design, developing plans and specifications, construction inspection, and construction management
• Proven experience moving municipal infrastructure projects and the capital improvements process from start to finish (Municipal engineering experience highly desirable)
• Experience coordinating and communicating with contractors, engineers, and/or property owners
• CAD (Microstation, GEOPAK) experience, highly desirable
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in civil engineering or project management

Supplemental Information
Full Benefits Package
Starting Salary Range: $90,125 - $99,055 Depending on Qualifications
Full Salary Range: $90,125 - $116,915 Annual Progression Based on Merit
Posted Until Filled
The City of Lake Forest is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status.
Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
City Benefits Include: Medical/dental/life insurance, flex spending account, deferred compensation plan, holidays/vacation/sick/emergency leave, retiree health savings plan, tuition reimbursement program, pension program, employee assistance program.
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