Civil Project Engineer/ APM

CIVIL PROJECT ENGINEER/ APM - Chicagoland

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Project Engineer or Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the delivery of transportation infrastructure projects with a focus on DOT bridge, rail, transit - new construction and rehabilitation projects. This role will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan and manage bridge and transportation structures while ensuring compliance with applicable DOT standards.

Reports to Project Manager and Project Executives.

Our client has an excellent industry reputation, possess a strong background and track record of work that includes highly visible and coplex pojects and works mostly local or within a tight radius of Chicago. They are a well established ESOP Specialty/ Niche contractor with solid compensation and paid benefits.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and delivery of construction projects for private, state and local DOT agencies.
• Prepare and review structural analysis, calculations, plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E).
• Coordinate with project managers, clients, subconsultants, and internal design teams.
• Support project schedules, budgets, and resource planning.
• Participate in bridge inspections, rehabilitation design, and load ratings when applicable.
• Ensure compliance
• Provide technical guidance to junior engineers and CAD designers.
• Assist in proposal preparation and client communication as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management
• 4–5years of experience in bridge, rail, transit/ transportation structures.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within 1–2 years preferred.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Compensation

Competitive Pay, ESOP, Complete Employee paid benefits, and more

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Please email your resume to angie.nichols@gogpac.com for more information on this position. All qualified candidates will be contacted and given further information. All inquiries are kept CONFIDENTIAL!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Skills

Analysis Skills, Budget Management, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Civil Engineering, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Projects, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Employee Benefits, Maintain Compliance, Organizational Skills, Professional Engineer, Project Engineering, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Proposal Writing, Technical Leadership

About the Company

Gpac

Gpac’s mission is to be the preferred staffing and recruitment solution by effectively delivering and connecting talent with successful companies and organizations.

Our team, with collective experience of over 250 years, is passionate about wh

Company Size

100 to 499 employees

Industry

Staffing/Employment Agencies

Founded

1990

Website

http://www.gogpac.com/