Overview
AECOM is seeking a Senior Water Main Design Manager to support the Chicago Department of Water’s multi-billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP). This position is part of the Water Main Design task and supports the Task Leader in prioritizing water main replacement candidates and lead service line replacement (LSLR) and delivering the required quantity of water main designs to meet annual CIP mileage goals. The role includes planning, design coordination with DWM’s Construction Management team, and oversight of subfunctions including planning, design, CAD and records management, Water Quality management, and staff mentoring.
Responsibilities
- Oversee preparation of water main and lead service line replacement designs and signing design drawings.
- Manage special projects (e.g., LSLR designs/implementation) and preparation of contract and bidding documents for various types of projects.
- Lead cost estimating and preparation of the Term Agreement Contracts for water main and LSLR construction.
- Coordinate with construction teams and address issues or conflicts.
- Support DWM with project prioritization and provide subsequent project execution oversight.
- Perform quality control of design documents – reviewing plans, signing drawings, reviewing cost estimates.
- Provide water main technical assistance and expertise to other tasks within the program and to DWM stakeholders (e.g., Construction Management, Operations).
- Support Force Accounts by reviewing work order drawings and identifying conflicts between proposed utility improvements and future water main projects.
- Attend coordination meetings with the DWM and Construction Management group.
- Coordinate design approval workflow through DWM OUC, IDOT and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support Task Leader with services to maintain water quality in the DWM system (lead testing, meter save studies, service line inventory, LSLR implementation support, water filters for residences).
- Manage project teams with more than twenty people and monitor compliance with contractual commitments.
- Monitor project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
- Supervise technical professionals and other project managers, including workload and staffing management.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental/water resources engineering or a related discipline and 6+ years of water main design experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Professional Engineering license in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within the first 6 months of employment.
Preferred
- 15+ years of progressive design experience in Water/Wastewater as project engineer and project manager, with 5+ years leading project teams.
- Experience in municipal water utility projects.
- Experience in water quality and LSLR regulations and implementation programs.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management and ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.
Additional Information
- Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
- Sponsorship is not offered for this role.
Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $125,000 – $175,000 per year.
About AECOM
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, delivering a better world. We offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your status, benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well-being resources, and retirement plans. We are a Fortune 500 firm with revenue in fiscal year 2024 of $16.1 billion. Learn more at aecom.com.
Equal Opportunity
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value your potential and treat all applicants fairly. All information provided will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.
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