Project Manager

HBK Engineering, LLC (HBK) is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm headquartered in downtown Chicago providing civil, environmental, structural, electrical, subsurface utility, construction support services and permitting. Since our founding in 1998, we have built a reputation for outstanding, accurate service in extremely time-sensitive environments which led to our East Coast expansion and subsequent licensure to practice in 28 states.

HBK Engineering is searching for a Project Manager preferably with a Professional Engineer license. Our firm offers a professional work environment, excellent benefits, competitive salary and growth potential.

Description:

• Lead a project team consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis and constructability of new and existing utility systems.
• Work on challenging assignments that include investigating, trouble-shooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction related issues.
• Act as a team lead in the coordination of detailed design phases for all aspects of utility engineering work.
• Prepare, Review, or approve proposals, contracts or cost estimates. Negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants, and clients.
• Perform/oversee designs for underground and overhead powers installations.
• Lead efforts to ensure projects are completed satisfactorily, on time, and within budget.
• Coordinate design activities to ensure installation and operations will comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Interface with vendors to prepare materials and equipment purchase specifications for client recommendations.
• Research of available equipment and proven pre-engineered systems to utilize for the execution of required project designs.
• Prepare reports and studies that present technical information in a clear and concise manner and meet client requirements. Perform independent reviews of work performed by others including calculations and drawing preparation.

Qualifications:

• An Engineering Degree required
• PE License Preferred.
• 5-10 years of experience.
• Demonstrated 3 or more years experience in leading an engineering design team through all phases of project designs.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD or MicroStation a plus.
• Knowledge of Power Distribution a plus.

Valued but not required skills and experience:

• Construction experience is a plus.
• Exposure to Passport and CEGIS/TED is a plus.