Milhouse · 2 months ago
Transportation Design Section Manager
Chicago, Illinois
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$141K/yr - $215K/yr
10+ years expMilhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is seeking a Transportation Design Section Manager to join their downtown Chicago office. The role involves leading a transportation design team, overseeing project development, and ensuring quality delivery for clients while promoting a culture of innovation and work-life balance.
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Responsibilities
Lead and manage a transportation design team, providing mentorship and technical guidance
Oversee and assist with the development and production of highway plans and specifications from start to finish for Illinois clients
Maintain / grow positive client relationships and assist with business development efforts to continue expansion of our transportation project portfolio
Coach, mentor and develop staff
Promote a culture of innovation and work-life balance
Assure that Quality Assurance/Quality Control is being performed on every project
Work on billable projects for a majority of your time. Initially, this will likely include IL 38 phase II plans, IL 251 phase I/II, and final design for five Illinois Tollway plaza
Qualification
Required
Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a team
Technical background and experience managing projects for transportation agencies (IDOT, CDOT, Tollway, or transit/rail agencies) that utilize Bentley Microstation, OpenRoads or other transportation related software packages
Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail and quality
Robust organization and communication skills as required to create / execute project plans and respond to client requirements
Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience designing highway/roadway projects which includes 5 years of managing multiple design teams performing the work
Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois is required
Benefits
Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
Company Sponsored Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Coverages
Discounted Gym Membership
Competitive Base Salary
401(k) Retirement Plan
Professional Development Incentives
Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training)
Employee Education & Development Program
Generous PTO + Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Extracurricular Sports Teams
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Transit Benefits Program
Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate – Milhouse Charities.
Company
Milhouse
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201-500 employees
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