Transportation Engineer Branch Office Manager

ZipRecruiter; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Transportation Engineer Branch Office Manager in Chicago, IL. The ideal candidate will oversee roadway projects, manage staff, and ensure project success while leading a collaborative team. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, this position offers a great opportunity in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Company Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Contribution

Company sponsored Short and Long-Term coverage

Company sponsored life insurance coverage

Bonus opportunities

Support of professional organization membership

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in civil/highway design projects.
• 3+ years of PM experience on transportation projects.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage highway/roadway design projects and schedules.
• Mentor engineers and delegate tasks for project assignments.
• Ensure client satisfaction and technical project execution.

Skills

Project Management

Client Satisfaction

Team Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

PE Registration in Illinois

Tools

MicroStation

GeoPak

InRoads

Open Roads

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Transportation Engineer Branch Office Manager | www.efkmoen.com

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Starting Salary Range: $165,000-200,000

EFK Moen, LLC, is currently seeking an Office Manager for a full-time position managing roadway projects and staff in our Chicago, IL office. The ideal candidate will be an innovative, motivated leader with previous project management experience, while possessing business and people skills. Our company offers a locally competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package.

Job Description:

Typical projects are transportation engineering designs which range in scope from small to multimillion-dollar projects. Services are provided to a wide range of clients that include governmental agencies such as IDOT, Tollway, counties, and municipalities. Delegation of tasks to engineering/technical staff, as well as responsibility for project schedules and budgets are key facets of this role while managing the development and implementation of design deliverables. The successful candidate will rely on their engineering experience and knowledge to achieve client satisfaction and profitability of projects. The Office Manager will be responsible for coordinating multiple projects and staff to provide all deliverables as part of a collaborative team. This position reports directly to the company president.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The following duties are typical for this position:

• Manage highway/roadway design projects
• Manage detailed schedule and work plan
• Manage day-to-day operations of the office
• Provide consistent project updates regarding strategy and progress to various stakeholders
• Work collaboratively with team members to deliver quality designs that adhere to budget/schedule
• Mentor engineers and technical staff, as well as delegate tasks for project assignments
• Responsible for client/customer satisfaction and technical project execution
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an accredited college/university
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois
• 15+ years of experience in civil/highway design projects
• 3+ years of successful PM experience on transportation projects
• IDOT project experience
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MicroStation/GeoPak/InRoads/Open Roads design software

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to sit at desk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to type and/or use a computer for extended periods of time
• Sufficient visual ability to focus attention on extended use of electronic documents and software.

EFK Moen, LLC offers its full-time employees:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Company sponsored Short and Long-Term coverage.
• Company sponsored life insurance coverage.
• Bonus opportunities
• Support of professional organization membership and activities
• Work-life balance through a flexible, casual work environment
• A culture of mentoring and teamwork

EFK Moen is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , , , , protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our organization participates in E-Verify. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States.