Project Manager

HBK Engineering, LLC is a fully licensed, professional engineering design firm headquartered in Chicago, IL with a staff approaching 700 individuals. HBK provides civil, environmental, structural, electrical, subsurface utility, construction support services and permitting facilitation. Since our founding in 1998, we have earned a reputation for delivering outstanding, accurate services in extremely time-sensitive, multilayered environments. That "industry-recognized" performance has propelled our expansion and the ability to provide engineering services in all 50 states. With 25 offices nationwide, including concentrations in the Midwest and on the Coasts, HBK brings together a dedicated team whose main focus is the design and protection of utilities and utility networks. We have successfully performed engineering work for a complete spectrum of utility infrastructure projects providing solutions and construction support from Coast to Coast in areas ranging from complex urban city centers, to rural greenfields, to limited access rights-of-way. In July 2020, HBK Engineering was acquired by Quanta Services. Quanta Services provides infrastructure services for electric power, pipeline, and communications industries and employees over 50,000 people. Quanta’s focus on the utility industry and HBK’s focus on constructability in our designs has made our integration into the Quanta family of companies seamless.

A Project Manager at HBK Engineering is a position that leads project teams consisting of engineers, designers, and field personnel involved in the design, modification, analysis, and constructability of new and existing utility systems. This executive-level role involves working on challenging assignments that include investigating, troubleshooting, and solving a wide variety of engineering and construction-related issues while coordinating utility design and relocation efforts on behalf of utility infrastructure owners. The position requires preparing, reviewing, and approving proposals, contracts, and cost estimates while serving as team lead in coordinating detailed design phases for all aspects of utility engineering work.

• Solve complex engineering and construction challenges.
• Oversee detailed design phases and ensure alignment with client goals and industry standards.
• Manage proposals, contracts, budgets, and schedules.
• Lead project teams through the design, analysis, and constructability of utility systems.
• Coordinate with clients, sub-consultants, and internal teams to deliver successful outcomes.
• Review technical reports, drawings, and calculations.
• Ensure compliance with specifications, codes, and safety standards.
• Adhere to safety initiatives as needed by the organization
• Travel as needed for project requirements and client meetings
• Control expenditures to meet budget allocations and financial targets
• Create proposals in coordinated effort with project team leadership, contractors, and other key team members

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
• 4–10 years of relevant experience.

Essential Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineering (PE) license or ability to obtain reciprocity.
• Experience mentoring design teams and leading full-cycle project designs.
• Background in utility design, construction, or surveying.

• Project Management role leading diverse teams of engineers, designers, and field personnel
• Leadership responsibility for challenging engineering and construction projects with complex problem-solving requirements
• Strategic involvement in utility design and relocation coordination for infrastructure owners
• Authority in preparing, reviewing, and approving proposals, contracts, and cost estimates
• Professional development in contract negotiation and client relationship management
• Leadership opportunities in training and mentoring project coordinators and senior staff
• Advanced responsibility for financial management, budget control, and variance analysis
• Strategic oversight of project teams through all phases of design and implementation
• Client interface responsibilities at the executive level for technical reporting and communication
• Clear executive career progression pathway within the HBK Organization's Project Management Track
• Professional certification support for CAPM/PMP credentials
• Comprehensive benefits package

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and/or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

We prohibit all types of discrimination and are committed to providing access and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities. For additional information or if reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview, or hiring processes or to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact us the Company’s Human Resources department.