Civil Engineering Manager

Randerson Technical Staffing; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Randerson Technical Staffing is seeking a licensed Civil Engineering Manager to lead our Civil Design team in the Chicago area. You will oversee 10–12 engineers and designers, guiding technical direction, quality, and project delivery from proposal through construction.

The role requires a PE license (Illinois or reciprocity) and a ABET‑accredited degree. You will manage site development work and coordinate with municipalities, utilities, and clients to achieve successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• PE license in Illinois or via reciprocity.
• ABET-accredited civil engineering degree.
• Commercial and land development civil site design experience.
• Experience leading and mentoring a team of engineers and designers.
• Strong knowledge of site layout, grading, drainage, utilities and pavement.
• Familiarity with municipal entitlement and permitting processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a civil design team of 10–12 engineers and designers.
• Serve as engineer-of-record on commercial/private development projects.
• Direct site development work: layout, grading, drainage, utilities, and pavement.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality from proposal through construction.
• Review and stamp drawings, calculations, and reports for code compliance.
• Oversee entitlement, permitting, and coordination with authorities.
• Build client relationships with developers, architects, and property owners; support proposals.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (ABET)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

We're seeking a licensed Civil Engineering Manager to lead our Civil Design team. This is a leadership role responsible for the technical direction, quality, and delivery of a team of 10–12 engineers and designers across our commercial and private development portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage a civil design team of 10–12 engineers and technical staff.
• Serve as engineer-of-record and senior technical resource on commercial and private development projects — retail, office, industrial, mixed-use, and institutional.
• Direct commercial site development work: site layout, grading, drainage, stormwater management, detention/retention, sanitary and storm sewer, utility coordination, and pavement design.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality from proposal through construction support, keeping developer timelines and pro forma expectations front of mind.
• Review and stamp drawings, calculations, and reports for code compliance.
• Oversee entitlement, permitting, and coordination with municipalities, utilities, and review authorities.
• Build client relationships with developers, architects, and property owners; support proposals and new pursuits.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Illinois, or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
• Bachelor's in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Demonstrated commercial and land development experience in civil site design.
• Prior experience managing and mentoring a team of engineers and designers.
• Strong knowledge of site layout, grading, stormwater, sewer/utility, and pavement design.
• Familiarity with municipal entitlement and permitting for private development.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive civil engineering experience, several in a lead/management role.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Knowledge of NPDES/SWPPP, floodplain/wetlands regulations, and CCDD certification.
• Established relationships with Chicago-area developers and municipalities.