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Milhouse

Civil Engineering - Site Development Section Manager

Milhouse, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290

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Civil Engineering - Site Development Section Manager Milhouse is looking for an energetic and driven manager to join our downtown Chicago office. As the Section Manager of Civil Engineering for Site Development, you will lead a team of engineers, oversee projects, and ensure quality delivery for our clients.

Pay found in job post Base pay range: $141,400.00/yr - $178,100.00/yr

What You’ll Do

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 / development of conceptual site layouts, demo, grading, utility, drainage/storm sewer plans and permitting.

Maintain and grow positive client relationships and assist with business development efforts.

Coach, mentor and develop staff while promoting a culture of innovation and work-life balance.

Assure that Quality Assurance/Quality Control is performed on every project.

Work on and manage billable projects for a majority of your time, including projects such as:

Chicago Housing Authority – Brooks Homes underground infrastructure

Public Building Commission – Shoreline Mitigation Project

Chicago Dept of Transportation – Program Management Consultant for Chicago Works

Who You Are

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering.

Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience designing site-civil projects, including 5 years managing multiple design teams.

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois required.

Strong leadership, communication, and project management skills, able to motivate and mentor a team.

Technical background and experience managing projects for public agencies (CDB, PBC, CHA, CDOT), architects or developers, using AutoCAD Civil 3D or other site-civil/drainage software.

Experience preparing civil engineering/utility plan sheets and specifications for site development and building projects.

Excellent time management, problem-solving, attention to detail and quality.

Robust organization and communication skills for creating and executing project plans.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage

Company Sponsored Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability

Voluntary Coverages

Discounted Gym Membership

Competitive Base Salary

401(k) Retirement Plan

Professional Development Incentives

Milhouse University (Cross-Functional Training)

Employee Education & Development Program – Tuition assistance

Generous PTO + Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Extracurricular Sports Teams

Employee Recognition Program

Employee Referral Bonus

Transit Benefits Program

Charitable Events and Activities

Equal Opportunity Statement Milhouse is a pay transparency non‑discrimination organization committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We ensure that all employees are compensated fairly and without bias. We participate in E‑Verify to confirm employment eligibility and uphold compliance with federal requirements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process.

Apply today to join our growing Civil team and contribute to innovative engineering projects across Chicago.

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