Engineering Program Manager (EPM)

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About the Role

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. (IEI) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Engineering Program Manager (EPM) for a project in the Chicago Market ! We are a leading engineering firm known for quality responsiveness and a proven track record of success as a Prime civil engineering firm. As the EPM you will coordinate the budgets and schedules for all engineering deliverables related to the Partner Agencys major programs as well as monitoring reporting and forecasting deliverables for their assigned portfolio of projects within the Partner Agencys Capital and Annual Operating Plans.

In this role the EPM may support Capital Programs of various agencies within the City of Chicago and its surrounding communities. Previous programs have included the City of Chicago Department of Transportation its Board of Education and the Chicago Region Environmental and Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) program. Join us on this exciting journey as we continue to build a company based on Integrity Excellence and Ingenuity!

Essential Duties/Functions and Responsibilities

The selected candidate will be responsible for managing the various aspects of project life cycle including initiating planning executing monitoring/controlling and closing for each assigned project. The following responsibilities represent a partial list of typical functions:

• Advance projects through established milestones developing and implementing recovery plans for unanticipated delays.
• Assist with Client Capital Program by working with Design and Construction teams on work plans project prioritization and the assessment of project feasibility and deliverability while supporting and fostering high levels of team performance.
• Collaborate with project team to retain the necessary internal and external resources including appropriate professional services to advance the assigned projects to conceptual/preliminary design or final design.
• Conduct / participate in regularly scheduled meetings with the appropriate parties to ensure the project scope schedule and budget are maintained.
• Establish consistent work plans budgets business rules and project development for the successful delivery of Engineering projects.
• Interact with Client staff departments to establish agreements force accounts and the like in support of project work.
• Prepare project status reports for supervisors senior and executive staff on a periodic basis.
• Take the lead in establishing project risk parameters and developing the appropriate risk contingency plans.
• Work with Client staff to develop detailed project scope of work based on a statement of problem or a desired outcome. Establish project economics and timeline in conjunction with the appropriate stakeholders.

To Be Successful

You will bring your A-Game every day and come ready to provide leadership commitment collaboration and create a dynamic environment for your team! To join IEIs team and take on this role you will have the following qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years experience in progressively more responsible positions in the development and delivery of Civil/Structural A/E projects.
• Bachelors degree in engineering or architecture from an accredited college or university
• Demonstrated experience in program management engineering design and/or construction fields including establishment of plans setting priorities and incorporating facility requirements into project plans.
• Demonstrated experience working on large scale projects and/or large capital programs ($500MM) from a Design and Construction aspects.
• Demonstrated knowledge of capital planning and assessment procurement project planning and development and risk management protocols.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective interpersonal skills to build and manage client relationships resolve conflict and solve problems to effectively communicate and convey information to various audiences.
• Demonstrate superior customer service decision-making and problem solving; and excellent interpersonal skills as this position is client facing.
• Extensive experience in managing and influencing diverse work groups project teams and internal and external stakeholders including Regulatory Agencies and public utilities.
• Substantive knowledge of Oregon Department of Transportation and/or Washington Department of Transportation policies and procedures related to design criteria management systems and administration.
• Substantive knowledge of project management scheduling cost control and scope/code compliance review procedures change order process along with knowledge of multidiscipline engineering and construction principles.

Additional Skill Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to details
• Intermediate to advance experience with Deltek VantagePoint or similar CRM system
• Technical Accounting skills
• Strong financial reporting experience
• Demonstrates Integrity and ethical decision making
• Able to coordinate and lead Audits
• Prepare and complete accurate financial statements
• Able to create Budgets and Forecast
• Able to analyze cost and profits
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (i.e. Word Excel PowerPoint and Outlook)
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills

Knowledge and Skills

• Solid Organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.
• Must have reliable transportation and/or means of transportation to the office and project sites.
• Good verbal and written communication skills including technical writing.
• 20-25% local travel to construction sites or event locations
• Ability to work evening hours on occasion.

Licensure Certification or Other Qualifications

• A valid drivers license is required.
• Must have the permanent use of an automobile that is properly insured.
• PMP Certification a plus.
• P.E. License a plus.

Benefits and Perks

• Highly competitive salary; and Bonus opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedule
• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
• Personal Paid Leave (Paid Time-Off)
• Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long-term Disability Program
• 401K Program with Employer Match
• Profit Sharing
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Appreciation Program
• IEI University
• An opportunity to learn and grow - Professional Development Program
• Opportunity to share ideas and express your point of view
• You are welcome to be your authentic self
• Philanthropic Outreach and Volunteer Opportunities

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand walk; use hands to fingers type on a keyboard look at a computer screen and handheld technological devices such as cellular phones and tablets. While performing these duties the employee may occasionally handle or feel objects tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop kneel or crouch. The employee may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

• Usually works in an office setting and may occasionally work in outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions or in-progress construction hazards: fumes toxic chemicals risk of electric shock and vibration.
• Must be physically capable of walking and moving about on the construction sites have good hand-eye coordination.
• Usually works a standard 40-hour workweek either daytime or nighttime.
• Sometimes required to work extra hours including weekends to attend community events and meetings and keep up with unexpected situations impacting on the project.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee will work outdoors in various weather conditions possibly for an extended period of time depending on the assignment type. The noise level in the office work environment is usually moderate. The noise level on the construction site is often loud and may require the use of hearing protection.

Infrastructure Engineering Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity and full inclusion for individuals with disabilities.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process participate in an interview or otherwise engage in the recruitment process please contact our Human Resources department at or

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Accommodations are available upon request and will be provided in a manner that is consistent with applicable laws and our commitment to equal opportunity.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Required Experience:

Manager