Roadway Engineering Division Manager

Overview

Lead Illinois roadway design division, manage projects, staff, and business development.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• quality control
• cost control
• client engagement
• staff development
• financial reporting

Tasks

-Project Management: Ensuring project deliverables are completed on time and within budget. Planning, organizing, and directing department activities, including project management, design, and construction oversight. Providing leadership in the planning, design, and execution of major projects. Serving as a project manager on various projects. Performing QC/QA and preparing reports to identify trends and progress -Operations and Quality: Directing division personnel and activities for project success. Collaborating with Project Managers to provide guidance related to client interactions. Monitoring project progress, performing QC/QA, and preparing reports to identify trends and progress. -Client Relationships and Business Development: Working closely with regional leadership and the Discipline Leader to develop and implement growth strategies within the division. Working alongside management and business development staff to identify and pursue opportunities, crafting effective business development strategies. Supporting client engagement, fostering strong client relationships and retention within the division. Actively pursuing the expansion of the Division's market share in regional procurements and representing the Division at industry events. -Staff Management and Development: Directing multiple staff among the Illinois Roadway team, identifying staffing needs and actively participating in recruiting and hiring, conducting performance appraisals, ensuring effective resource allocation, and promoting a positive work culture. Mentoring direct reports and project managers and identifying training needs for staff development. -Division Leadership: Coordinating with Discipline Leaders and Regional Leaders to develop and implement operational strategies aligned with overall company objectives. Enforcing accountability measures for Project Managers, ensuring awareness of expectations and driving overall team performance. -Fiscal/Plan Performance: Overseeing financial aspects of the division, improving productivity and efficiency, and addressing negative project variances. Collaborating on budget development, implementing cost control measures, and ensuring accurate financial reporting.

Requirements

• roadway design
• civil engineering
• professional engineer
• 20+ years
• leadership
• microsoft office

What You Bring

-Extensive knowledge of industry trends and best practices -Extensive experience working on roadway design projects with IDOT and other Illinois municipalities -Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Civil Engineering -Strong written and verbal communication skills -Proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint -Strong analytical skills and business acumen to make informed decisions regarding resource allocation and financial management -Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) -Typically requires 20+ years of progressive experience in Roadway/Highway design engineering with demonstrated leadership capabilities -Progressive ability, capacity, and aptitude in administration to plan, organize, direct, and coordinate technical work and to obtain cooperation from others

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Benefits

-Work/Life Balance: vacation, holidays, sick leave, paternal leave, flexible scheduling & telecommuting opportunities -Wealth-Building: 401k w/ company match, 401k student loan repayment benefit, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to you, competitive compensation package including potential for discretionary annual bonus -Health & Wellness: medical, dental, vision, disability, EAP, HSA, FSA, and basic life insurance w/ option for additional voluntary life insurance -Professional Benefits: professional membership dues, career & educational development

About Lochmueller Group

-Founded to deliver transformative engineering solutions that shape the future of infrastructure. -Specializes in transportation, water resources, environmental, and government services. -Known for developing complex infrastructure projects that drive urban and economic growth. -Expertise includes multi-disciplinary engineering, planning, and design for a diverse range of sectors. -The firm has built a reputation for handling large-scale projects that impact communities nationwide. -Key projects involve highway design, water systems, environmental assessments, and urban planning. -Stands out for integrating sustainable and efficient solutions in every phase of the project lifecycle. -Has a long history of collaborating with public and private sectors to achieve impactful outcomes.

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