Structural Project Manager

Location:

Rosemont, IL – 9575 W Higgins Rd, Rosemont, IL 60018, USA (CBBEL Rosemont Office)

Pay or shift range: $120,000 USD to $130,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position; final offers are based on skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job‑related reasons.

This role is designed for experienced Structural engineers who thrive in technical leadership, project management, and client‑facing roles. As a Structural Project Manager, you will have primary responsibility for project execution, staff leadership, and client relationships while playing a key role in shaping the continued growth and direction of CBBEL’s Structural Group.

Our Rosemont office serves as the hub for our engineering services operations. The Structural staff focuses on meeting the design and construction needs of public and private clients across the region, including transportation, bicycling, pedestrian, stormwater, parks/public spaces, and site development projects. Sectors include roadway and pedestrian bridge design, retaining wall and floodwall design, spillway/dam design, culvert design, and inspections of bridges and dams in Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana.

The Structural Project Manager role goes beyond design to offer significant opportunities for growth and advancement. It’s about impact, leadership, and collaboration.

At CBBEL, our values guide everything we do:
Integrity – We follow through on our promises.
Excellence – We’re always learning, growing, and raising the bar.
Fellowship – We support each other like a true team.
Resilience – We stay steady even when challenges arise.
Collaboration – We bring our best when we work together.

• Lead the structural design of complex projects, including preparation and oversight of plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates.
• Review and approve design work prepared by Structural Project Engineers and Design Engineers.
• Apply value engineering principles and innovative materials or methods where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Lead or oversee bridge and structural inspections and inspection reporting efforts.

• Serve as Project Manager for structural projects from concept through construction.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and invoicing to meet internal and client expectations.
• Coordinate with utilities, agencies, subconsultants, and internal multi‑disciplinary teams.
• Oversee QA/QC processes and ensure adherence to CBBEL quality standards.
• Anticipate and resolve technical, schedule, and coordination challenges proactively.

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and agency partners.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and trusted technical guidance.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and support staff through coaching and technical oversight.
• Assist with proposal development, including scope definition, fee development, and technical content.
• Contribute to business development efforts by leveraging existing relationships and identifying new opportunities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in structural engineering, with demonstrated project management responsibility.
• Structural Engineer (SE) licensure, or ability and commitment to obtain SE licensure within 2 years of hire date, with exam preparation support from CBBEL preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the State of Illinois preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Open Roads Designer (ORD), Micro Station, or similar civil/structural design platforms.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software such as Enercalc, RISA 3D, Open Bridge Designer, Merlin Dash, AASHTOWare, or comparable tools.
• Familiarity with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, the IDOT Bridge and Culvert Manuals, and the Illinois Tollway Structure Design Manual.
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