Project Manager

Greenprint Partners is seeking a Project Manager to join Greenprint’s engineering design and construction team. This individual will design and implement green stormwater infrastructure projects that prioritize vegetative practices and community benefit while being functional, constructable and maintainable. This position reports to the VP-Engineering, Jim Sparber. The position is based in Chicago, IL.

Who we are

Greenprint is an environmental consulting and project development firm exclusively dedicated to green stormwater infrastructure. Through our planning, development, design and project management services, we help cities nationwide equitably implement community-driven stormwater solutions through sustainable green infrastructure projects on public and private property. Our team of project managers, community organizers, landscape architects, engineers, and finance professionals are on a mission to get the most good out of green infrastructure.

Greenprint Partners is proud to be a women-owned, certified B-Corp.  

About working at Greenprint Partners

Greenprint Partners offers a flexible, fast-paced, demanding, and fun work environment. We find that the people who thrive here are “doers” who enjoy taking ownership of their projects and working as a team to strategize, iterate, and execute quickly. We believe strongly that we’re in it together, and we see each new team member as a long-term investment in our shared future. We are proud of our company values:

• We are driven by mission,
• We pursue shared prosperity,
• We go big,
• We think holistically,
• We succeed and fail as a team, and
• Diverse viewpoints matter.  

This position is based at Greenprint’s headquarters in Chicago, IL. Greenprint’s offices are located in the heart of the Loop, and Chicago-based employees enjoy the ability to work from the office and from home. Greenprint offers a full benefit package through our outsourced HR provider, Trinet, as well as flexible working hours and an unlimited PTO policy.

General responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include:

• Project engineering and design
• Conduct preliminary project site assessments, identify opportunities for green infrastructure and preliminary sizing of potential BMPs
• Incorporate community benefit priorities surfaced by project development staff into designs
• Support project development staff in presenting concept plans to site owners
• Work with construction partners to develop preliminary construction cost estimates and project budgets
• Conduct detailed BMP and supporting infrastructure  sizing in accordance with permitting jurisdiction requirements. 
• Development of construction drawings and documents
• Develop construction drawings in accordance with local permit requirements and good engineering practice
• Develop BMP Operation & Maintenance manuals
• Prepare and submit construction drawings to permit agencies and obtain all necessary permits and approvals
• Work with construction partners to maintain construction budgets and value engineer projects where necessary to meet budget constraints
• Construction management
• Respond to contractor questions and field changes as necessary
• Review contractor installed work for general compliance with specifications and design intent
• Provide on-site training to the owner to explain how the BMP systems work and how they should be maintained.
• Project management
• Manage project schedule to ensure on time delivery of projects
• Work with other Greenprint staff resources to prepare project deliverables within budget
• Effectively communicate project status with project owner

Desired Experience

• Licensed professional engineer
• 8 to 10 years of experience in stormwater management and/or general civil site design
• Experience managing project design teams and developing construction drawings and specifications
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D design software

Additional characteristics sought in this role include:

• Commitment to the Greenprint mission
• Strong interest in designing and delivering sustainable infrastructure that is shaped by the priorities of the communities it serves, in addition to meeting performance goals and budgetary constraints
• Ability to manage multiple projects and balance competing priorities
• Strong attention to detail
• Desire to work in a diverse community of colleagues committed to institutionalizing equity throughout the organization
• Willingness to travel domestically

To apply

• Interested applicants can apply for the position by submitting a resume and cover letter through this link: https://www.fitzii.com/apply/54268.
• This posting will remain active until the position is filled. Greenprint is seeking to fill the position ASAP.

Greenprint Partners is an equal opportunity employer. Greenprint is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through application of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. All employment decisions at Greenprint are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to age, race, color, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, family or parental status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Greenprint is opposed to all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination.