Experienced Airport Civil Engineer / Project Manager

Mead & Hunt, Inc

Chicago, USonsite$99k-$146k/yrPosted Jul 24, 2026
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About the role

Responsibilities:

Established in 1900, Mead & Hunt is a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm. Our planning, design and construction services are available to clients across a wide variety of sectors. From architecture, food/beverage processing, federal, transportation, water infrastructure and more, our unique methodologies deliver innovative, cost-effective solutions that elevate clients and communities.

Here at Mead & Hunt, our culture is about taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We are a flexible company that believes in giving back to our communities. We are employee-owned and support initiatives through our various employee programs. We invest in our employees and build relationships that last.

Mead & Hunt, an award-winning national architecture and engineering firm, has continued to exceed our strategic growth initiatives creating opportunity for our current and prospective team members. As a result, a full-time position is available for an experienced civil engineer / project manager to join our collaborative and innovative aviation team at our Chicago, IL office. This position will include a hybrid of both design and field work on runways, taxiways, aprons, highways, roads, and other related civil engineering projects as needed.

Responsibilities include:

Managing, designing and leading airport civil engineering projects

Evaluating and analyzing existing projects

Preparing reports, budgets, cost estimates, specifications, plans, schedules, studies, and permits

Performing QA/QC tasks including leading design reviews

Developing construction cost estimates for projects

Serving as the onsite project engineer on construction projects as needed

Visiting project sites to monitor progress and handling routine construction administration

Assisting with client communications and attending client meetings.

Other tasks as assigned.

A valid driver’s license and up to approximately 25% travel (including some overnights) will be required.

The successful candidate will have the following background:

Bachelor's degree (or higher) in civil engineering or related field from an accredited college or university

At least 6 years of relevant work experience

PE License in the state of IL and ability to obtain in additional states as needed

The ideal candidate will have experience in any/all the following:

At least 10 years of relevant previous experience on airport and/or transportation projects is highly preferred

Proficiency in AutoCAD and Civil 3D software

Heavy civil construction experience

At Mead & Hunt we shape the future by putting people first. If you have strong communication and organizational skills, are self-motivated, and can work well both independently and as part of a team, we can help you grow your career working with industry experts on exciting projects. Complete the online application at www.meadhunt.com/careers if this matches your career goals.

Why Mead & Hunt?

Strong Company Culture

Robust Career Advancement, Training, & Growth Opportunities

Employee-Owned Firm

Flexible Schedules

Diverse Skillsets, One Company

Impressive Benefits Package

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Salary Range: $99,000 to $146,000 – Actual compensation may vary due to other factors such as: experience, skill set or location.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

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Compensation

This Project / Program Manager role pays $99k-$146k/yr. Within typical range for project / program manager roles in United States.

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