Municipal Services Project Manager

Baxter & Woodman • Mokena, IL

114d • $83,000 - $115,000 • Remote

About The Position

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Municipal Services Project Manager in our Municipal Services Department, which includes a variety of roles acting on behalf of our municipal clients. Thorough reviews of development proposals help ensure our built environment is one we can be proud of while responding quickly to submittals and inquiries. As an embedded municipal engineer, you will provide responsive engineering expertise on a variety of projects and problems, interacting with municipal staff, elected officials, and the public. Local capital improvement programs require civil engineering expertise and involvement in a variety of county, state, and federal grant and loan programs, interacting with multiple agencies to secure critical funding for our clients.

Requirements

• 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.
• Experience in site and subdivision development design and review, and site construction inspection is preferred.
• Ability to manage and review work done by less-experienced engineers.
• Ability to work with local government staff and officials.
• Prior experience developing grants or municipal funding applications is desired.
• Ability to travel throughout Northeastern Illinois (own transportation).

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.
• Serve as part-time staff to local municipality when required.
• Represent B&W in performing engineering tasks at a local municipality.
• Act as an administrative, management, and capital projects resource.
• Assist with preparation, documentation, and improvement of processes and procedures.
• Prepare written reports as required by local municipality.
• Provide general municipal engineering services.
• 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 when required for development and municipal projects.
• Assist in the preparation of Utility Rate Studies and Utility planning required by the EPA.
• Assist in the preparation of grant and loan funding applications and supporting exhibits.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare offerings including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support.
• Financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses.
• Generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements.
• Option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules.
• 401k plans supported by expert financial advisors.
• Employee Stock Ownership program.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree