Assistant Regional Manager (Water)

Horner & Shifrin, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Casual dress

Company-sponsored activities

Domestic partner benefits

Paid parental leave

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Job summary

A leading environmental engineering firm is looking for a full-time Assistant Regional Manager for its Water Business Unit in Chicago, IL. Candidates should have a minimum of 10 years of experience in water, sewer, and wastewater design. Responsibilities include managing project teams and developing business opportunities. A comprehensive total rewards package includes a target salary range of $90,000 to $130,000, and various benefits like flexible schedules and challenging projects.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• 10+ years of experience in water, sewer, and wastewater design.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Recognize and initiate business development opportunities.
• Perform and check environmental engineering calculations.
• Network with clients to develop work opportunities.
• Prepare contract proposals and cost estimates.
• Manage project elements including budget and schedule.

Skills

Leadership and management skills

Strong communication skills

Environmental engineering calculations

Business development

Project management

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

AutoCAD

HEC-RAS

XP-SWMM

EPA-SWMM

SewerGems

InfoWater

WaterGems

BioWin

Job description

Horner & Shifrin is seeking a full‑time Assistant Regional Manager in our Water Business Unit. This position requires 10+ years of experience.

Position Responsibilities/Duties

• Recognize and initiate business development opportunities
• Perform and check environmental engineering calculations
• Network with new and existing clients to effectively position for and develop work opportunities
• Interface directly with clients on projects
• Prepare contract proposals and cost estimates.
• Participate in the preparation and checking of environmental construction drawings
• Responsible for the completion of assigned tasks within a project
• Manage all project elements, including budget, schedule, and quality while striving to achieve both project profitability and client satisfaction.
• Oversee the production of effective and high‑quality project documents (including reports, drawings, and specifications)
• Manage project teams comprised of various engineering and environmental discipline specialists and associated subconsultants

Position Requirements

• Licensed Professional Engineer
• Experience in water, sewer, and wastewater design
• Ability to lead, manage and schedule staff to meet project needs
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Proficient in the use of AutoCAD
• Knowledge of one or more design software packages, including HEC‑RAS, XP‑SWMM, EPA‑SWMM, SewerGems, InfoWater, WaterGems, BioWin, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must complete a background check

Educational Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Salary Range

Horner & Shifrin, Inc. offers a comprehensive total rewards package and is committed to fair, competitive, market‑based compensation. The target salary range for this position is $90,000 to $130,000. Compensation for the successful candidate will consider the candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, and geographic location.

Why come work for us?

Horner & Shifrin is a 100% employee‑owned company that employs the best people and provides them with challenging projects and a work environment that fosters growth, innovation, and personal satisfaction. The St. Louis Post‑Dispatch has recognized us as a Top Workplace from 2017‑2025. We offer a wide variety of benefits, such as flexible schedules, casual dress, company‑sponsored activities, domestic partner benefits, paid parental leave, and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan. To learn more about us, please check out our website at www.hornershifrin.com.

Application Process

Applicants interested in applying to Horner & Shifrin, Inc. are required to complete our online application, which can be found by visiting www.hornershifrin.com/careers. Visits and phone calls will not be accepted.

EEO Statement

Horner & Shifrin is a Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran.

Accommodation Statement

If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact Human Resources at 314‑531‑4321 for assistance.

Recruiting Contact

Contact our Human Resources Department at [e-mail] for any recruiting inquiries.

Recruiter Policy

Horner & Shifrin does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third‑party recruiting agencies without pre‑approval from its Human Resource team. Pre‑approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Horner & Shifrin will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes or candidates sent directly to our hiring managers.