Transportation Design Section Manager

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. • Chicago, IL

64d • $141,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Milhouse is looking for an energetic and driven Transportation Design Section Manager to join our downtown Chicago office. As the Section Manager of Transportation Design, you will be responsible for managing your own team of talented engineers, overseeing projects, and ensuring quality delivery for our clients. This is an incredible opportunity for an experienced project manager who excels at leading exciting highway or railroad design projects. This position reports directly to Milhouse’s VP of Civil / Transportation and works in a collaborative environment that promotes innovation, work-life balance, and professional growth.

Requirements

• 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

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, including IL 38 phase II plans, IL 251 phase I/II, and final design for five Illinois Tollway plaza

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance and 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees