Civil Engineering Manager (Land Development)

Ware Malcomb; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 137,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

Ware Malcomb is seeking a Civil Engineering Manager in Illinois to lead the Midwest civil engineering practice, drive growth, profitability, and manage client relationships while mentoring a team of engineers.

This full-time, long-term role emphasizes business development, project oversight, and ensuring financial targets are met within a collaborative, design-forward firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience in Land Development.
• Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level experience; leadership preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Prepare proposals and contracts for civil engineering projects
• Review of project revenue projections, monthly financial reports and monthly business reports
• Manages select projects
• Responsible for the growth and profitability of group
• Attend hearings and planning meetings
• Consistently market and promote getting new work for Ware Malcomb
• Attend relevant networking functions and set up regular meetings with clients
• Responsible for operations of the group
• Train, mentor and oversee the work of team members
• Recruiting and hiring new team members

Skills

Civil engineering

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

PE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Are you ready to join a growth-oriented team where creativity meets innovation? At Ware Malcomb, we are a dynamic and forward-thinking design firm committed to pushing the boundaries. Our team-oriented, collaborative approach ensures that every project is a blend of visionary design, seamless project delivery, and we are actively engaged with both the community and the industry. Discover our vibrant culture to get an inside look into life at Ware Malcomb and the programs we offer. https://waremalcomb.com/life-at-ware-malcomb/

The Civil Engineering Manager is a key member of the Ware Malcomb senior management team, responsible for the growth, revenue, profitability, staff management and overall client relationships for the Midwest civil engineering market. As Civil Engineering Manager, you will also be responsible for nurturing a positive, team-oriented environment, ensuring financial goals and deadlines are being met, assisting in business development and managing select projects.

Ware Malcomb offers a great opportunity to lead a civil engineering practice, while benefiting from the platform, resources and support provided by an international, multidisciplinary design firm.

Your Role

• Prepare proposals and contracts for civil engineering projects
• Review of project revenue projections, monthly financial reports and monthly business reports
• Manages select projects
• Responsible for the growth and profitability of group
• Attend hearings and planning meetings
• Consistently market and promote getting new work for Ware Malcomb
• Attend relevant networking functions and set up regular meetings with clients
• Responsible for operations of the group
• Train, mentor and oversee the work of team members
• Responsible for recruiting and hiring new team members

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil engineering experience, specifically in the field of Land Development
• Experience at the Project Manager or Senior Project Manage level. Prior leadership experience preferred.
• Experience developing and maintaining client relationships
• Professional Engineer (PE)
• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

This is a full-time, long-term position.

Established in 1972, Ware Malcomb is a dynamic, forward-thinking commercial real estate design firm providing professional architecture, interior design, civil engineering, branding, building measurement, structural engineering and MEP engineering services to clients throughout the world. With office locations throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil, the firm specializes in the design of office, industrial, science & technology, healthcare, multifamily, retail, hospitality and public/institutional projects.

The firm is also ranked among the top 10 Architecture/Engineering firms in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms and the Top 30 Interior Design Firms in Interior Design magazine’s Top 100 Giants. For more information, visit waremalcomb.com.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The compensation range is $137k-$161k, plus benefits. Life at Ware Malcomb

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, licensing, project specialty/complexity and work location. We may exceed the posted compensation range for candidates who surpass the posted requirements. At Ware Malcomb, certain roles are bonus eligible.