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Baxter & Woodman · 4 months ago

Municipal Services Project Manager

Mokena, IL

Part-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$85K/yr - $115K/yr

4+ years exp

Baxter & Woodman is a distinguished leader in client service, technology, and innovation, seeking a Municipal Services Project Manager for their Municipal Services Department. The role involves providing engineering expertise for municipal projects, reviewing development proposals, and coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure compliance and secure funding.

Consulting

Responsibilities

Work with municipal and B&W staff to evaluate and review engineering submittals

Respond proactively to inquiries from Village Staff and Officials, developers, designers and property owners

Review development plans for compliance with local requirements, including Stormwater management, grading, sanitary sewers, water lines, and transportation aspects

Coordinate work done by other municipal or County departments, and by other B&W staff

Assess the need for permits from other agencies

Assess impacts to on-site and adjacent private and public facilities

Provide recommendations for improving on-site or adjacent facilities in conjunction with the development reviews

Prepare written development review reports; communicate with Village Staff, developers and designers

Assist with inter-governmental agreement and preparation of municipal budgets

Prepare and submit permits for local municipal projects

Act as an Engineering advisor and perform tasks as requested by the municipal staff

Where required, serve as part-time staff to local municipality

Represent B&W in performing engineering tasks at a local municipality

Act as an administrative, management, and capital projects resource

Act as a resource for B&W and Community staff

Assist with preparation, documentation, and improvement of processes and procedures

Prepare written reports as required by local municipality

Provide general municipal engineering services

Help mentor less-experienced Municipal Services Engineers

Work with municipal staff to evaluate and develop engineering solutions and capital improvement projects

Act as a capital improvement project manager and perform tasks as requested by the municipal staff

Provide on-site construction inspection services where required for development and municipal projects

Assist with inter-governmental agreement and preparation of municipal budgets

Assist in the preparation of Utility Rate Studies and Utility Reporting required by the EPA

Assist in the preparation of grant and loan funding applications and supporting exhibits

Qualification

Civil EngineeringIllinois Professional Engineering licenseStormwater ManagementSite Development DesignTransportation FacilitiesGrant ApplicationsTechnical WritingVerbal CommunicationTeam CollaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Illinois Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain one within 12 months

4+ years' experience working for municipal governments or on development projects requiring municipal permits

Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills

Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff, officials and residents

Ability to work cooperatively with developers, designers, and outside permit agencies

Knowledge of basic principles and experience with stormwater management, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems

Knowledge of basic principles and experience with transportation facilities, including parking, roadway design, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and accessibility requirements

Ability to manage and review work done by less-experienced engineers

Ability to work with local government staff and officials

Ability to travel throughout Northeastern Illinois (own transportation)