Engineering Manager, Site Development

Milhouseinc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Company Sponsored Life Insurance

Discounted Gym Membership

Professional Development Incentives

Generous PTO

Job summary

Milhouseinc is seeking a Civil Engineering – Site Development Manager for our Chicago office. You will lead a talented team, manage site and utility design projects, and ensure quality delivery for clients in Illinois.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of civil engineering experience, is a registered PE in Illinois, and excels in project management and client relationships. Benefits include medical coverage, a competitive salary, 401(k), and professional development incentives.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience designing site-civil projects, 5 years managing teams.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois is required.
• Experience with public agencies and site development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a civil engineering design team.
• Oversee development of design plans for public and private clients.
• Build positive client relationships and assist with business development.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Milhouse is looking for an energetic and driven Civil Engineering – Site Development Manager to join our downtown Chicago office.

As the Section Manager of Civil Engineering for Site Development, 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 civil engineering tasks for site development and building projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a civil engineering design team of three to six people, providing mentorship and technical guidance.
• Oversee and assist with the development and production of site and utility design plans and specifications from start to finish for public and private clients in Illinois.
• Design tasks typically include the oversight and development of conceptual site layouts, demolition, grading, utility, drainage and storm sewer plans and permitting.
• Maintain and grow positive client relationships and assist with business development efforts to continue expansion of our transportation project portfolio.
• Coach, mentor and develop staff while promoting a culture of innovation and work‑life balance.
• Assure that quality assurance/quality control is being performed on every project.
• Work on and manage billable projects for a majority of your time, including projects with the Chicago Housing Authority, Public Building Commission and Chicago Department of Transportation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering.
• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience designing site‑civil projects, including 5 years of managing multiple design teams.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a team.
• Technical background and experience managing projects for public agencies (CDB, PBC, CHA, CDOT), architects or developers that utilize AutoCAD Civil 3D or other site‑civil/drainage related software.
• Experience preparing civil engineering/utility plan sheets and specifications for site development and building projects.
• Excellent time management and problem‑solving abilities, with keen attention to detail and quality.
• Robust organization and communication skills to create and execute project plans and respond to client requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage with possible deductible coverage through Garner Health.
• Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short‑Term Disability.
• Voluntary Coverages.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Competitive Base Salary.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Professional Development Incentives, including bonuses for earning your P.E. license.
• Milhouse University cross‑functional training and tuition assistance.
• Generous PTO, paid holidays and paid parental leave.

Milhouse Engineering and Construction, Inc. is an at‑will employer. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.