Project Manager (Transportation / Drainage & Stormwater)

About Peralte‑Clark

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 requests
• QA/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 DOTs
  • Municipal 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.