Transportation Design Section Manager

Overview

Lead and manage a transportation design team delivering highway/rail projects

Key Responsibilities

• highway plans
• transportation design
• qa/qc
• team leadership
• client relations
• business development

Tasks

-Oversee and assist with the development and production of highway plans and specifications from start to finish for Illinois clients -Coach, mentor and develop staff -Lead and manage a transportation design team, providing mentorship and technical guidance -Work on billable projects for a majority of your time. Initially, this will likely include IL 38 phase II plans, IL 251 phase I/II, and final design for five Illinois Tollway plaza -Assure that Quality Assurance/Quality Control is being performed on every project -Maintain / grow positive client relationships and assist with business development efforts to continue expansion of our transportation project portfolio

Requirements

• professional engineer
• 10 years
• civil engineering
• microstation
• openroads
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois is required -A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience designing highway/roadway projects which includes 5 years of managing multiple design teams performing the work -Robust organization and communication skills as required to create / execute project plans and respond to client requirements -Bachelor's degree or higher in Civil Engineering -Technical background and experience managing projects for transportation agencies (IDOT, CDOT, Tollway, or transit/rail agencies) that utilize Bentely Microstation, OpenRoads or other transportation related software packages -Excellent time management and problem-solving abilities, with keen attention to detail and quality -Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to motivate and mentor a team

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Benefits

-Discounted Gym Membership – Stay active with wellness options that support your fitness goals. -Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Reach out to learn how your deductible could be covered 100% through Garner Health! -Employee Recognition Program – Be celebrated for the impact you make. -Professional Development Incentives – Get rewarded for growing your skills — including bonuses for earning your P.E. License. -Extracurricular Sports Teams – Join our summer Volleyball and Softball squads for fun off the clock. -Voluntary Coverages – Take control of your well-being with added coverage options. -Transit Benefits Program – Save on your daily commute. -Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance and learning opportunities to keep you moving forward. -Paid Parental Leave – Bond with your new arrival — and yes, we’ll even cover a year of diapers! -Employee Referral Bonus – Bring great people on board and get paid for it. -Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability – We’ve got your back when life takes unexpected turns. -Charitable Events and Activities offered through non-profit affiliate – Milhouse Charities. -Competitive Base Salary – Earn what you're worth in a performance-driven culture. -401(k) Retirement Plan – Build your future with confidence. -Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training) – Expand your expertise with internal training built to elevate your career and receive PDH credits for applicable training towards professional engineering licenses, etc.. -Generous PTO + Paid Holidays – Rest, recharge, and enjoy the moments that matter most.

About Milhouse

-Headquartered in Chicago with offices across eight U.S. states, tackling complex infrastructure challenges. -Operates a charitable arm since 2012, investing into STEM and underrepresented communities abroad. -Delivers full-spectrum services—civil, mechanical, electrical, structural, environmental engineering, construction, and program management. -Expert in sectors from water resources and transportation to gas, power, aviation, and telecommunications. -Notable projects include high-pressure water systems, transit authority redevelopment, educational facilities, and residential retrofits. -Founded by Wilbur C. Milhouse III, a licensed PE with ambitious global energy infrastructure interests. -Unusual for its rapid rise as the largest African-American–owned engineering firm, maintaining both scale and innovation.

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