MANAGER, BRIDGES AND STRUCTURES (DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORATION AND HIGHWAYS) ACTIVELY RECRUITED

Cook County • Chicago, IL

7d • $143,406 - $158,337

About The Position

Manage and coordinate operations of Cook County’s structures division, including oversight of the bridge inspection program for County and Forest Preserves structures. Coordinate technical and administrative engineering work to complete major tasks efficiently and on time, using professional judgment and limited supervision. Direct technical project development for County staff and external agencies, and communicate with elected officials, governmental agencies, and the public about ongoing bridge projects. This is an actively recruited, at-will, safety-sensitive position. It may be eligible for a signing bonus. Selected candidates must complete applicable post-offer checks and tests, which may include a background check, drug screen, and medical examination. The position requires legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Civil Engineering or a directly related field.
• Eight years of experience in highway or transportation-related structure design and rehabilitation.
• Four years of prior supervisory experience.
• IDOT Program Manager certification to oversee bridge inspections under IDOT and National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) guidelines.
• Current registration in Illinois as a Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Must obtain Illinois Team Leader Certification for overseeing and conducting the NBIS program for County-owned assets within one year of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required licenses and certifications.
• Knowledge of state and federal highway policies, principles, programs, and regulations.
• Knowledge of AASHTO LFD and LRFD, the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, IDOT, and Illinois State Toll Highway Authority design codes and standards.
• Ability to manage staff, lead a work group, set priorities, make decisions about technical and business processes, and build productive relationships with employees, leadership, and stakeholders.
• Ability to use organizational and departmental objectives to identify processes for achieving goals.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to the public, exercise independent judgment in addressing design problems, and work where limited standardization exists.
• Must pass a required drug test as part of the pre-employment background-check process for this safety-sensitive position.
• Must provide original required documents, such as a driver’s license, diploma, transcript, and certifications, within five days of receiving a written offer.
• Foreign degrees, except those awarded in U.S. territories or Canada, must be credentialed by WES, ECE, or a NACES member organization.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Develop a five-year Bridge Program covering preservation, maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of County structures.
• Direct staff in developing design contract plans for bridges, culverts, and other highway and transportation projects in accordance with government specifications.
• Coordinate with federal, state, tollway, and local government agencies on structural projects involving modernization, rehabilitation, maintenance, and jurisdictional matters.
• Coordinate bridge and culvert inspections in accordance with government guidelines and complete the required forms and paperwork.
• Administer design contracts for preparation of plans, specifications, and cost estimates for highway and transportation structures and proposed improvements.
• Manage professional and skilled support staff, set priorities and direction, and hold staff accountable for work objectives.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and meet project deadlines, obtaining acceptance of design features from the public, local agencies, IDOT, and Federal Highway Administration personnel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Basic term life insurance
• Pension plan
• Deferred compensation program
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
• Voluntary benefits
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Hybrid work environment for eligible employees, including telecommuting and flexible scheduling options
• Position may be eligible for a signing bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager