Civil Design Project Manager - Evanston

Christopher B. Burke Engineering Ltd.'s (CBBEL) Evanston office is located in the heart of Evanston’s main downtown district and is walking distance to CTA's purple line, Metra’s Union Pacific North Line, Pace, CTA bus services & Evanston Athletic Club. Its proximity to Northwestern University and Lake Michigan creates a vibrant urban environment and allows us to conveniently serve our north shore clients. This role goes beyond design. It’s about impact, leadership, and collaboration. If you love solving problems, managing teams, and making a difference through civil design, this might be the perfect next step in your career.

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.

Sound like your kind of environment? Let’s dive into the details.

What You’ll Do

• Direct and monitor all aspects of most projects while mentoring Design Engineers, Project Engineers, and/or Lead Engineers.
• Oversee and manage a team that designs and permits a wide variety of civil engineering projects including roadway rehabilitation and construction, water main/sanitary sewer, stormwater management, bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, parks/public spaces, and site development.
• Develop, review, and comment on design documents and specifications.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, subconsultants, and internal coordination including multi-disciplinary projects.
• Develop proposals, project budgets and ensure projects are completed according to time and budget schedules, and that objectives conform to the design standards and scope of work.
• Supervise the completion, quality check, and approval of all client proposals and contracts.
• Track actual project expenditures versus planned expenditures. Review and approve monthly billing invoices and prepare monthly progress reports. Advise clients of expenditure status, as needed.
• Utilize value engineering, optimization, and judgement from previous experience as well as technical input and contributions from others throughout the design process to accomplish goals.
• Lead project meetings both internally and with clients.
• Other assignments as needed.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field
• At least 7 years of experience in transportation, infrastructure, and/or municipal civil design with increased technical and management responsibilities over time
• PE license preferred, or actively working toward licensure
• Familiarity with local agencies including Illinois municipalities, IDOT, Will/Cook/DuPage County, and regulatory permitting agencies
• Excellent communication and project leadership skills and a client-focused mindset
• Experience with MicroStation and Geopak, or similar tools like AutoCAD Civil 3D or OpenRoads Designer

Not Sure You’re a Perfect Match?

• That’s okay. If you have related experience in construction engineering, site development, transportation, infrastructure, water resources, utility coordination, or regulatory permitting and are passionate about civil design, we encourage you to apply.
• Bring your initiative and technical expertise. We’ll bring mentorship, flexibility, and opportunities to help you grow.

Why Join CBBEL?

CBBEL is a full-service civil engineering firm with more than 250 professionals committed to delivering accurate, timely and cost-effective solutions to a wide range of engineering and environmental challenges. One out of every three team members has been with us for more than 20 years, demonstrating how our values create a place where people want to grow.

Our team serves as Municipal Engineer for 26 communities and supports hundreds of public and private sector clients with planning, design, and construction services. We boast a highly talented, experienced and educated team and are proud of our successful, long-term relationships with a wide variety of clients throughout Chicagoland. When you join us, you’ll find:

• Clear growth opportunities in civil design technical development, project management, or specialized areas like Construction, Environmental, or Water Resources
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, generous PTO, 401(k) matching, and discretionary bonuses
• A team that values your input, supports your goals, and celebrates shared success

Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CBBEL to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, parenthood, creed, veteran’s status, veteran’s disability and physical or mental disability, citizenship status or unfavorable discharge from the military. CBBEL intends that all matters related to recruiting, hiring, training, compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs and recalls, as well as all CBBEL sponsored social and recreational programs, and all treatment on the job, be free of unlawful discriminatory practices. If you need to inquire about an accommodation, or need assistance with completing the application process, please email hr@cbbel.com.