Director of Civil Engineering (Transportation/Roadway Group)

SRF Consulting Group, Inc.•Chicago, IL

23d•$170,000 - $240,000•Onsite

About The Position

SRF Consulting Group, Inc. is seeking a full-time Director of Civil Engineering to join their growing Chicago, IL team. This role is focused on expanding the company's presence in the Chicagoland transportation market by building and sustaining strong client relationships with agencies like IDOT, the Illinois Tollway, and CDOT, and driving strategic growth in infrastructure programs. The Director will lead the delivery of complex, large-scale transportation and municipal infrastructure projects, providing technical leadership and strategic direction. This includes overseeing multidisciplinary teams, ensuring successful project execution from planning through construction, and serving as a trusted advisor to key public-sector clients. The role involves strengthening existing relationships, identifying new opportunities, and positioning the firm for future programs. Collaboration with leadership on market strategy, leading capture efforts, and expanding the firm's footprint are key. Additionally, the Director will mentor senior staff, build high-performing teams, and uphold standards of quality, innovation, and delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Professional licensure and/or relevant certifications required: IL Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
Demonstrated progressive experience in civil engineering or related disciplines with a strong record of successful project delivery and technical expertise with IDOT, IL Tollway and or CDOT.
Prior leadership experience, including management of teams, clients, and/or multi-discipline projects, is required.
Proven ability to independently execute core responsibilities of a senior-level or director-level engineering role, including client engagement, project oversight, and business development.
Strong communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills with the ability to lead through influence and technical credibility.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Relocation assistance will be available for qualified candidates.

Responsibilities

Work under general direction, translating broad organizational goals into actionable strategies for civil engineering delivery, staffing, and business performance.
Lead civil engineering strategy and delivery in alignment with overall business goals, ensuring successful execution of complex infrastructure work.
Lead large-scale single- and multi-discipline civil engineering projects, serving as the primary client contact and ensuring successful delivery from planning and design through construction.
Oversee complex, high-profile infrastructure projects (including transportation, municipal, land development, and water resources), ensuring scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives are achieved.
Drive business development efforts by building and maintaining strategic client relationships, identifying new project opportunities, and leading or supporting major pursuits and proposal development.
Provide technical leadership in civil engineering, serving as a subject matter expert to ensure design excellence, innovation, and compliance with applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
Contribute to group and regional growth strategies by implementing scalable processes, improving delivery efficiency, and advancing innovative engineering practices and digital tools (e.g., Civil 3D, OpenRoads, GIS).
Support and, as needed, lead group operational activities including staffing, workload balancing, utilization monitoring, and financial performance tracking to optimize profitability and resource alignment.
Mentor and develop senior engineers and emerging leaders in project management, technical execution, client engagement, and business development competencies.
Monitor project financial performance, including budgets, contracts, scope changes, and accounts receivable, and will proactively address risks to project profitability and delivery success.
Serve as a senior ambassador for the firm in the marketplace by representing the organization in client meetings, industry events, professional associations, and recruitment efforts, while fostering a positive and collaborative internal team culture.
Additional duties as assigned.