Structural Engineering Project Manager at MacKay Sposito – Chicago, Illinois

MacKay Sposito is seeking a full-time Structural Engineering Project Manager to join our team in Chicago, IL. The Structural Engineering Project Manager will represent the Chicago Department of Water Management (DWM) Program Services team and oversee various service providers to complete a range of $3.9 billion Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects, including planning, design, and construction oversight.

Highly qualified candidates would be Engineers with a Professional Structural Engineer (SE) license who have led and supported large capital improvement programs. Experience with managing large and complex water and other municipal infrastructure projects is preferred.

We offer a comfortable, collaborative work environment with flexible work arrangements. We’re serious about our work – but we’re serious about fun, too. If that sounds good to you, let’s talk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve within a team as the Project Manager with structural engineering expertise responsible for the development and delivery of the capital improvement plan for major water system facilities that include water purification plants; intake structures; pumping stations; reservoirs, hydraulic structures; buildings/structure and large conveyance for raw and finished water supply tunnels. Lead the Structural task with the layout and design of water facilities described above.
• Provide structural engineering technical oversight for implementation of projects. Independently prepare engineering-related calculations. Develop structural technical specifications, plans, and details.
• Verify compliance with applicable codes and engineering standards/ practices. As necessary, modifies established guidelines, devises new approaches, applies existing criteria in new ways and draws conclusions from comparative situations.
• Coordinates and participates in project presentations to DWM and other external groups.
• Leads conceptual project development and, RFQ preparation and participate in, design consultant selection, and the negotiation of final scope and fee for various assignments.
• Coordinates and participates in contract negotiations with design and construction management consultants to finalize project assignments.
• Manage project teams and monitors consultants’ compliance with contractual commitments.
• Monitors/manages project production for compliance with schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Supervises technical professionals and other project managers including workload and staffing management.
• Monitors and reports financial and completion status of projects to client.
• Performs such other duties as the supervisor may deem necessary from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering (SE)).
• 6+ years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Professional Engineering license (SE) in Illinois or the ability to obtain one within the first 6 months of employment.

Preferred qualifications:

• 10-15 years of progressive experience in Water/Wastewater Facilities as an engineer and project manager.
• Experience working on municipal projects.
• Candidates must have proven interpersonal skills, including client interaction, public speaking, and persuasive ability; strong project financial management along with ability to lead diverse, multi-disciplined teams.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification.

Why join the MacKay Sposito team?

• A people-first culture - We are dedicated to our employees and their families. We want to do what’s best for them, and their well-being helps drive our business decisions.
• An excellent reputation - Through our 50-year history, MacKay Sposito has built and maintained an excellent reputation in our community, and with our clients and business partners. You’ll be joining a team with a strong foundation and reputation that you can be proud to be part of.
• A focus on community - MacKay Sposito and our employees believe in giving back to the communities we serve. As a firm, we support several local organizations focusing on community pillars surrounding veterans and the youth. Our team members serve in volunteer positions as commissioners, committee and board members, youth coaches, and participate across a broad range of initiatives.

Our Values:

At MacKay Sposito, we’re serious about our work, but we don’t take ourselves too seriously. We have a unique and diverse mix of employees who enjoy each other’s company. In addition to having first-rate technical skills, we search out people who are friendly, honest and dedicated to their work. We know work isn't only about who you work for, it is also about what you do and how you do it. Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other's contributions, and collaborate to make great things possible.

We strongly believe in the principle of constructive candor—always providing the client with all the information they need to make fully informed decisions. By fostering a positive, committed, and supportive environment, we can challenge our people to reach their full potential and celebrate every achievement.

Who We Are:

With more than 51 years of experience, MacKay Sposito is a multidisciplinary firm based in Vancouver, Washington, specializing in public works, energy, and land development. Our passionate team focuses on building lasting relationships through quality work, creative design, and collaboration. We offer civil engineering, land surveying, environmental science and permitting, landscape architecture, and construction management and inspection services.

In February 2026, 2IM joined forces with MacKay Sposito; this partnership represents a thoughtful, long-term step forward—expanding our capabilities, geographic reach, and resources while preserving the leadership, culture, and client relationships that define 2IM.

About 2IM:

2IM is a multidisciplinary engineering and environmental services firm based in Chicago, Illinois. Our team delivers planning, design, construction management, and program management services across transportation, infrastructure, utilities, aviation, and facilities markets. We are known for our technical expertise, responsiveness, and strong client relationships built on trust and performance.

During this initial integration period, 2IM continues to operate under its current brand, with our leadership and project teams remaining in place. At the same time, we now have the backing of a 350-person organization with expanded technical depth and opportunities across the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, and Midwest.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as various market and business considerations.

The wage range for this position is $55.00 - $72.00/hour, depending on experience. Sign-on bonuses and relocation assistance are available for highly qualified candidates.

Full-time employees receive a well-rounded benefit package including access to our company-sponsored Medical (including an HSA High Deductible option), Dental, Vision, FSA, and Supplemental Life Insurance plans. We also offer 100% company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage. Employees are eligible to participate in our company's 401(k) plan with up to a 4% match. Additionally, employees receive paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, and can participate in employee ownership options. MacKay Sposito pays for expenses associated with licensure as well as annual performance bonuses.

Employment requires passing a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

As a federal Contractor we participate in E-Verify and are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Open until filled.