Municipal Services Project Manager

baxterwoodman; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with ESOP

Paid time off

Work-from-home on Fridays

Job summary

Baxter & Woodman seeks a Municipal Services Project Manager to lead civil engineering efforts for local municipal clients across Northeastern Illinois. You will review development plans, coordinate with village officials, and ensure compliance with stormwater, water/sewer, and transportation standards.

You will mentor junior engineers, manage capital projects, and assist in grant funding activities while coordinating with multiple agencies and departments.

Qualifications

• 4+ years' experience working for municipal governments or on development projects requiring municipal permits.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff, officials and residents.
• Ability to travel throughout Northeastern Illinois (own transportation).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and review engineering submittals with municipal staff and B&W colleagues.
• Respond to inquiries from Village Staff and Officials, developers, designers and property owners.
• Review development plans for compliance with local requirements (stormwater, grading, sewers, water, transportation).
• Coordinate work with other municipal/County departments and B&W staff.
• Prepare and submit permits for local municipal projects.
• Provide on-site construction inspection services where required.
• Prepare written development review reports for Village Staff, developers and designers.

Skills

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Stakeholder management

Municipal experience

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Illinois PE license or ability within 12 months

Job description

Your future position:

Municipal Services Project Manager

Choose your location:

Crystal Lake, Mokena, Naperville, Chicago, or Bannockburn, IL office.

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they discover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in client service, technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2026 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman is seeking a Municipal Services Project Manager in our Municipal Services Department, which includes a variety of roles acting on behalf of our municipal clients. Thorough reviews of development proposals help ensure our built environment is one we can be proud of while responding quickly to submittals and inquiries. As an embedded municipal engineer, you will provide responsive engineering expertise on a variety of projects and problems, interacting with municipal staff, elected officials, and the public. Local capital improvement programs require civil engineering expertise and involvement in a variety of county, state, and federal grant and loan programs, interacting with multiple agencies to secure critical funding for our clients.

What your day-to-day will look like

• Work with municipal and B&W staff to evaluate and review engineering submittals.
• Respond proactively to inquiries from Village Staff and Officials, developers, designers and property owners.
• Review development plans for compliance with local requirements, including Stormwater management, grading, sanitary sewers, water lines, and transportation aspects.
• Coordinate work done by other municipal or County departments, and by other B&W staff.
• Assess the need for permits from other agencies.
• Assess impacts to on-site and adjacent private and public facilities.
• Provide recommendations for improving on-site or adjacent facilities in conjunction with the development reviews.
• Prepare written development review reports; communicate with Village Staff, developers and designers.
• Assist with inter-governmental agreement and preparation of municipal budgets.
• Prepare and submit permits for local municipal projects.
• Act as an Engineering advisor and perform tasks as requested by the municipal staff.
• Where required, serve as part-time staff to local municipality.
• Represent B&W in performing engineering tasks at a local municipality.
• Act as an administrative, management, and capital projects resource.
• Act as a resource for B&W and Community staff.
• Assist with preparation, documentation, and improvement of processes and procedures.
• Prepare written reports as required by local municipality.
• Provide general municipal engineering services.
• Help mentor less-experienced Municipal Services Engineers.
• Work with municipal staff to evaluate and develop engineering solutions and capital improvement projects.
• Act as a capital improvement project manager and perform tasks as requested by the municipal staff.
• Provide on-site construction inspection services where required for development and municipal projects.
• Assist with inter-governmental agreement and preparation of municipal budgets.
• Assist in the preparation of Utility Rate Studies and Utility Reporting required by the EPA
• Assist in the preparation of grant and loan funding applications and supporting exhibits.

Education/Certification Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Illinois Professional Engineering license or the ability to obtain one within 12 months.

Must-haves, what you will bring

• 4+ years' experience working for municipal governments or on development projects requiring municipal permits.
• Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to explain technical issues to non-technical municipal staff, officials and residents.
• Ability to work cooperatively with developers, designers, and outside permit agencies.
• Knowledge of basic principles and experience with stormwater management, water distribution, and wastewater collection systems.
• Knowledge of basic principles and experience with transportation facilities, including parking, roadway design, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, and accessibility requirements
• Experience in site and subdivision development design and review, and site construction inspection is preferred.
• Ability to manage and review work done by less-experienced engineers.
• Ability to work with local government staff and officials.
• Prior experience developing grants or municipal funding applications is desired.
• Ability to travel throughout Northeastern Illinois (own transportation).

Compensation

The pay range for this role is $90,000-$120,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits -

At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - Vet/Disability employer