Director of Engineering

Masis Professional Group

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 220,000 - 250,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with guaranteed company match

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Professional development and certification support

Job summary

Masis Professional Group seeks a dynamic Director of Engineering to mentor a high-performing civil engineering team in Chicago. The role focuses on overseeing operations, driving strategic initiatives, and enhancing service offerings in municipal and site development. This position demands robust leadership to foster teamwork, improve processes, and support business development efforts.

Qualifications

Minimum of 10 years of civil engineering experience.
At least 4 years in a management or leadership role.
Proven track record on engineering design projects.

Responsibilities

Drive growth and diversification of engineering services.
Collaborate with leadership to implement strategic vision.
Ensure high-quality delivery that meets client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Mentoring

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Job description

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A dynamic and experienced Director of Engineering sought to lead and grow a high-performing civil engineering team in Chicago. This individual will be responsible for mentoring staff, overseeing operational performance, driving strategic initiatives, and supporting the continued development and diversification of civil engineering services. While the current focus includes municipal and site development engineering, there is flexibility to expand the group’s service offerings based on evolving market needs and team capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Drive the growth and diversification of engineering services with a focus on municipal, site design, and emerging markets
Collaborate with executive leadership to define and implement the strategic vision for the engineering practice
Foster a team culture rooted in trust, inclusivity, collaboration, and technical excellence
Ensure the consistent delivery of high-quality work that meets or exceeds client expectations
Participate on key projects in a leadership capacity, providing subject matter expertise or serving as project manager
Lead process improvement initiatives to streamline operations and increase project efficiency
Provide oversight on financial performance including revenue goals, profitability, and resource planning
Hire, develop, and retain top engineering talent; oversee performance reviews, succession planning, and staff development
Promote business development efforts and assist with identifying cross-functional collaboration opportunities across the organization
Serve as an ambassador for the firm by participating in industry events, conferences, and professional associations
Support grant applications and funding strategies in partnership with clients
Play an active role in project kickoff meetings, progress reviews, and closeouts to ensure project quality and client satisfaction

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (required)
Professional Engineer (PE) licensure strongly preferred
Minimum of 10 years of civil engineering experience, including at least 4 years in a management or leadership role
Proven track record overseeing engineering design projects and navigating agency review and approval processes
Working knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D and civil engineering design standards
Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and mentoring engineering professionals
Willingness to travel occasionally (typically no more than once per month)

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