Engineering & Construction Manager in Chicago

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At Skyway Concession Company LLC (“SCC”), we uphold our core values of Safety, Ownership, Collaboration, Integrity & Stewardship, and Innovation, and seek team members who embody these principles in their work every day.

The Design & Construction Manager (D&C Manager)will lead CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) initiatives across design, construction, and maintenance planning. This role bridges technical design, cost estimating, lifecycle cost modeling, and project controls to ensure fiscally optimized and constructible infrastructure delivery.

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

• Lead end-to-end CAPEX projects: pre-construction, design coordination, and estimating
• Define technical approaches in heavy civil, structures, paving, and building interfaces
• Interface with Traffic, Revenue, and Operations teams for integrated project delivery
• Prepare D&C cost estimates and input O&M cost models. Assist in managing and monitoring CAPEX and OPEX plans, including resource allocation and budgeting.
• Develop lifecycle cost models for pavement, structure, building, and asset maintenance. Prepare and update on a regular basis an Asset Management Plan.
• Present technical solutions at stakeholder meetings; defend constructability and schedule
• Provide technical oversight and coordinate external consultants for forensic and concession works
• Lead task force discussions (constructability, staging, scheduling, logistics, controls)
• Conduct risk assessments, resource planning, budgeting, and manage CAPEX/OPEX plans. Identify potential project opportunities
• Implement industry best practices in capital and operational optimization across concessions
• Prepare annual benchmarking reports comparing portfolio project costs

Qualifications

• Required:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management (or related).
  • Minimum 7+ years in alternative delivery methods (DB, PDB, P3)
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  • Possession of an active Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one within one year of hiring.
  • Active Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA), and Competencies

• Required:

• Expertise in contract negotiation, technical writing, and multitasking in fast-paced environments.
• Strong communication skills; experience managing self-directed teams and external partners, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated dependability, integrity, and commitment to safety
• Innovative process development, problem-solving aptitude, and project controls experience
• Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
• High level of adaptability and strategic thinking

Work Environment and Physical Demands

This position operates in both an office and a field environment. While performing the duties of this role, the employee is regularly required to communicate, sit, stand, and use standard office equipment.

• This role may also involve occasional lifting up to [50 pounds], walking, or exposure to outdoor conditions, depending on operational needs.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Risk, Health, Safety, Environment & Quality

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in alignment with SCC’s commitment to safety, stewardship, and regulatory compliance. Employees must follow established health and safety practices, immediately report hazards, and actively support a safe, secure, and environmentally responsible workplace.

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