Stormwater Management Project Manager
peralteclarkArlington Heights, IL
Stormwater Management Project Manager
peralteclarkArlington Heights, IL
yesterday
Industries
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering ConstructionEngineering ServicesHighway, Street, and Bridge ConstructionAbout the role
Stormwater Management Project Manager Peralte‐Clark, LLC is a civil engineering and planning firm recognized nationally for delivering practical, high-quality transportation and infrastructure solutions. Our team works closely with public agencies throughout Illinois, providing responsive service, technical excellence, and trusted project leadership.
Position Overview:
Peralte‐Clark is seeking an experienced Project Manager – Level 2 to lead transportation highway projects with an emphasis on drainage and stormwater management design. This role is well suited for a seasoned professional who excels at managing multidisciplinary teams, maintaining strong client relationships, and delivering technically sound projects on schedule and within budget. The Project Manager – Level 2 is a fully qualified, career-level position responsible for all phases of project delivery-from proposal development and project initiation through execution and closeout-while meeting technical, contractual, and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and deliver transportation and highway projects with a focus on drainage systems, stormwater management, and hydraulic design
- Build and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a primary point of contact
- Lead project planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget
- Develop and manage project budgets, staffing plans, invoicing, and extra work requestsQA/QC drainage projects
- Train and mentor junior staff on drainage concepts and design protocols and procedures
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and oversee technical staff and subconsultants
- Monitor project performance related to cost, quality, risk, staffing, and schedule
- Lead or participate in project-specific marketing pursuits, proposal preparation, and client presentations
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local agency requirements, including permitting and regulatory submissions
- Conduct regular project progress meetings and ensure contractual requirements are met
- Support staff development through mentoring, supervision, and performance feedback as needed
- Ideal Experience & Background
- Successful candidates will demonstrate:
- Proven experience managing transportation and highway infrastructure projects
Strong background in drainage design, with experience designing storm sewers, detention systems, stormwater modeling, and compensatory storage.
Experience working with public agencies such as:
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
Illinois State Toll Highway Authority (ISTHA)
City of Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT)
County DOTsMunicipal agencies throughout Illinois
Experience working with permitting agencies such as the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) a plus.
Ability to independently manage complex projects and exercise sound engineering judgment
Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills
Familiarity with project contracts, scopes, and agency design standards
Experience using drainage software including Bentley Drainage and Utilities Module, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Win TR-20, HY-8, StormCAD, etc.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field (required)
- Minimum 10+ years of relevant professional experience
- Formal project management training preferred
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred (or ability to obtain)
- Full understanding of industry practices, company procedures, and public agency requirements
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification preferred or ability to obtain within six months of start of employment.
Why Join:
Peralte‐Clark? Work on meaningful transportation projects throughout Illinois Collaborative, employee-focused culture Opportunities for leadership, growth, and long-term career development Flexible work arrangements, including potential part-time consideration for qualified candidates
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply online and submit a resume highlighting relevant transportation, drainage, and project management experience.
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JOB OVERVIEW
Experience level
Lead
Location
Arlington Heights, IL
Occupation
Project Management Specialists
Industry
Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
Posted
yesterday
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