Project Engineering Manager - Industrial Water

Project Engineering Manager – Industrial Water

Location: Chicago, IL, US / Darien, IL, US

Lead the execution of engineering for multiple traditional, design‑build, design‑bid‑build, and collaborative delivery projects including advanced treatment facilities, underground conveyance, and carbon neutral solutions.

• Lead a multi‑discipline team of engineers and technicians on high‑profile water and wastewater projects for the food & beverage, technology, mining, and energy industries.
• Supervise and mentor engineering staff, identifying developmental growth opportunities.
• Manage budgets, scheduling, and correspondence with clients and project management to support project execution.
• Prepare complex engineering deliverables for large or multiple projects.
• Assist in research to develop equipment and material recommendations.
• Prepare engineering calculations following standard methods and principles.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and quality requirements across multiple disciplines.
• Lead production teams, coordinate multiple discipline activities, and serve as the responsible charge for a project.
• Identify client interests and drivers for moderately complex projects.
• Communicate client concerns to project team members and develop solutions.
• Provide support for business development or pursuit activities.
• Manage project changes directly with the client under Project Manager supervision.
• Review lower‑level engineering work or assignments.
• Mentor and manage performance of assigned personnel.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years related work experience.
• PE License (preferred).
• Experience executing multi‑discipline feasibility studies, design and construction for industrial water supply, treatment, and discharge projects.
• Ability to complete required pre‑employment onboarding requirements.
• Active engineering registration or licensure to support engineer of record (EOR) for BV projects in applicable countries.

• Competitive compensation with a range of $ - $.
• 401(k) match and benefits starting day 1.
• Hybrid or flexible work options after the first 90 days.
• Health, dental, and vision medical plans.
• Paid vacation, holiday, sick, and dependent sick time.
• Company‑matched 401(k) plan.
• Adoption reimbursement, vendor discounts, employment referral program, AD&D insurance, pre-taxed accounts, voluntary legal plan and B&V Credit Union.
• Performance‑based bonus program.

• Hybrid or flexible work options may be offered after the first 90 days.
• Sitting/standing/computer usage for extended periods.
• Ability to utilize video/audio conferencing software tools for internal/external communication.
• Travel to client sites.

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