Virtual Project Manager Jobs in Addison, IL (NOW HIRING)

At Core States Group, the work you do matters to the clients we serve, the communities we support, and the teams who rely on one another to deliver with excellence. Our Cause is powerful: to create a world where all environments improve everyday life.

Why Professionals Choose Core States Group

Here’s what you can expect:

• VALUES-DRIVEN CULTURE – A workplace rooted in Integrity, Service, Inclusion, Excellence, and Innovation. Our Core Values guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we show up for our clients every day.
• COMPENSATION – Competitive wages and bonus programs, including professional licensure bonuses. 
• RETIREMENT – A strong 401(k) match, with immediate vesting, to help you invest in your future and build your retirement savings with confidence.
• HEALTHCARE – Competitive health benefits including HSA with employer contribution, life insurance options, and supplemental coverage options, giving you the flexibility to select the coverage that best fits your needs and lifestyle.
• VACATION – Generous PTO to help you recharge, relax, and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• PERKS – Team wellness challenges, free virtual gym app, wholesale club membership reimbursement, employee recognition programs, paid parental leave and much more!
• FLEXIBLE WORK ENVIRONMENT – A flexible work environment that empowers you to do your best work, whether you’re in the office, working remotely, or blending both to support your responsibilities.
• TUITION REIMBURSEMENT – support your growth with tuition reimbursement to help advance your education and professional development.

Summary of the Role

As a Senior Civil Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing a variety of Civil Engineering projects from conception to completion. You will apply your experience to all aspects of the project including but not limited to; field observation, due diligence research with authorities, site layout design, utility, and stormwater design techniques, and permitting, along with responses to inquiries during construction administration.  As part of a multi-disciplined firm, you will be coordinating with Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, and Structural Engineering departments for development of the construction documents. Duties will also include communication with client(s) throughout the life of the projects. You will be responsible for assigning tasks to team members, checking task progress, and ensuring that each project is completed on time and to the highest standard. 

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects with multiple clients simultaneously, while ensuring that timelines are met and communicated.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for clients.
• Manage the financial performance for projects including profit and efficiency evaluations and managing accounts receivable.
• Prepare and negotiate proposals and contracts with clients and sub-consultants.
• Manage project plans including allocating resources, preparing and monitoring project budgets, and scheduling within project parameters.
• Identify design criteria and oversee efficient design and plan preparation.
• Solve design problems using engineering calculations and following general design standards
• Coordinate with internal disciplines and external project team. 
• Manage, develop, and mentor Project Engineers and Designers.
• Follow QA/QC practices and procedures while continuing to look for opportunities for improvement of quality and efficiency.
• Responsible for fostering continued client relationships and looking for avenues of growth with those clients.
• Participate in new client pursuits.
• Demonstrate an understanding of constructability and complex design and identify liability issues related to design and construction.
• Able to provide risk assessment on projects, estimate potential risks along with costs and probabilities.

Qualifications

We’re looking for talented professionals who are eager to grow their skills and contribute to high-quality, meaningful work. If you’re driven, collaborative, and ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this role: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering required
• P.E. would be a plus, but not required
• 10+ years of Civil Engineering Project Management experience in site/civil production, preferably with commercial projects such as retail, hospitality, and/or fueling
• MS Office Required
• Experience working in Civil 3D and AutoCAD
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to identify practical uses for company-approved AI tools to improve team processes, support better decisions, and increase efficiency
• Demonstrated ability to review AI-generated content for accuracy, protect confidential information, and remain responsible for the final work product

Work Location

This is a hybrid role based out of the following Core States Group offices: Philadelphia, PA; King of Prussia, PA; Somerville, NJ; Burlington, MA; Minneapolis, MN; Naperville, IL; Charlotte, NC; Tampa, FL; Bentonville, AR; Long Beach, CA; Ontario, CA; Roseville, CA; Bellevue, WA; Kent, WA; Puyallup, WA or Richland, WA. 

• We are also open to remote candidates located in WA.

Company Overview

Core States Group is an industry-leading architecture, engineering, and construction (A/E/C) firm trusted by many of the world’s most notable brands. With 24 offices across the United States and Canada, the firm delivers speed to market, cost certainty, and compelling design for national multisite programs and projects. Established in 1999, Core States Group drives innovation and improves everyday life for countless people across several markets, including Convenience, Distributed Generation, Financial, Grocery, Housing, Industrial, Restaurants, Retail, Semiconductor, Zero-Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Infrastructure, and more. Visit us at www.core-states.com.

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