Project Manager

Horner & Shifrin is seeking a Project Manager to work on Illinois Tollway projects in our Transportation business unit from our Chicago office. This position oversees the planning, coordination, and execution of design projects and requires 10 years of experience.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Ensure all project phases are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with engineers, government agencies, and other stakeholders to ensure project goals are met.
• Facilitate regular meetings, internal and external, to discuss project status, address issues, and coordinate efforts.
• Oversee the work of multidiscipline project teams, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Conduct regular quality monitoring to ensure that all work meets all required standards and specifications.
• Coordinate quality audits, internal and external.
• Monitor risks throughout the project and adjust plans as necessary to minimize impact.
• Provide regular updates to H&S management on project progress, including any issues or changes to the plan.
• With support from H&S’s Project Billing Specialist, develop monthly invoices, submit invoices via the Tollway’s e-Builder process, and monitor payment status.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed professional engineer in Illinois
• Several years of experience in project management, particularly in infrastructure or transportation projects.
• Experience with Illinois Tollway projects (both project-specific and upon request), processes, technical specifications, and organizational structure.
• Experience with the Tollway’s web-based project management and design review software.
• Strong leadership, negotiation, and communication skills to effectively manage teams and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to simultaneously manage multiple aspects of a project.
• Analytical skills to assess project performance and make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills to address issues that arise during the project.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and standards in the transportation and construction industries.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must complete a background check

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.

SALARY RANGE:

Horner & Shifrin, Inc. offers a comprehensive total rewards package and is committed to fair, competitive, market-based compensation. The target salary range for this position is $105,000 to $160,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location.

Why come work for us? Horner & Shifrin has been recognized by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch as a Top Workplace from 2017-2024. We are 100% employee-owned and offer a wide variety of benefits such as flexible schedules, casual dress, company-sponsored activities, domestic partner benefits, paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To learn more about us, please check out our website at www.hornershifrin.com

Applicants interested in applying to Horner & Shifrin, Inc. must complete our online application, which can be found at www.hornershifrin.com/careers. Visits and phone calls will not be accepted.

Horner & Shifrin is a Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 314-531-4321 for assistance.

Contact our Human Resources Department at employment@hornershifrin.com for any recruiting inquiries. No agencies, please.



Horner & Shifrin does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Horner & Shifrin's Human Resources team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Horner & Shifrin will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes or candidates sent directly to our hiring managers.